FROM THE PASTOR
Please Invite Me
Dear church,
To the surprise of some, last week I shared:
“I look forward to meeting and getting to know you.,,
- Drop in and say hello (aside from Friday…that’ll be my regular day off).
- Send me an email (kseverson@stlukespr.org) to set up a time for a beverage and conversation.
- Ask me to tour your workplace or volunteer with you and show me an aspect of your life.
- Share with me your kiddo’s musical, sporting, and other events so that I can support them with my presence.
- Invite me to a meal in your home to peek into your busy and chaotic world.
This is the joy of my ministry among you.”
And someone responded, “Really?!?! You want to come to work with us?” Yes! I would love “Take Your Pastor to Work Day!” Or maybe hour! Your boss would probably prefer just an hour as well.
The reality is that we live our faith in action at work, at home, and at play far more than we do in the church building or at church-planned activities. I’m reminded of this silly but true video: https://youtu.be/E8D-J6qgVak
Living out our faith means embodying our Christian values in every aspect of our lives, from our interactions with coworkers to our time spent with family and friends. It’s about extending love, compassion, and grace to others. By doing so, we become living testimonies to the transformative power of Christ’s love in the world around us. Now this is easier said than done…but it’s what we strive for! We hope that people will be curious about why we live so generously and desire to find out more…
So please – invite me into your home, your work, your play!
God’s peace,
Pastor Kyle
