Comments on: sabbath experiment—random thoughts

By: sherry

sherry — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:24:51 +0000

I thought that was how a kitchen was supposed to look.

One thing that occurs to me:

People often miss Sunday services because they are flat exhausted from the week’s activities and commitments. Perhaps, in the pay it forward phase it would be good to reach out to those who have been MIA on Sundays.

By: reverendmother

reverendmother — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:06:53 +0000

Also (since this is my repository for ideas about this thing) I can see another group beginning in the spring (ha! another busy time, but when is it not), with maybe someone from this fall’s group hosting the potluck or at least coming and sharing their experience as one who went through it. Sort of a self-perpetuating pay-it-forward thing.

By: reverendmother

reverendmother — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:42:28 +0000

The picture doesn’t quite do justice to the mess…

I forgot to share the really cool thing. Three of the people at Senior Pastor’s, and two of the families in my group (one had to call in sick), are not members of the church.

By: ppb

ppb — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:54:29 +0000

It sounds like you’re off to a great start. And I really like your white bowls.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:30:35 +0000

Tonight was a great beginning to a very counter-culture calling. I thought the turn out (plus 2 more families unable to attend) was great! Given that the whole concept of Sabbath is relatively unknown to our society and even to our church…I was impressed that this many people, especially with young children, want to change their lives. I am surprised that more people don’t want to slow their lives down.

I also think this will be a project that will grow over the years. More sermons on Sabbath and continued Adult Education opportunities to remind us to center our lives.

I also thought the All Church Retreat was a Sabbath of sorts and a great way to set the pace for the year.