Admin Day

Today I joined the Administrators from MCEC (Mennonite Church of Eastern Canada) at Wanner Mennonite Church, (1725 Beaverdale Rd., Cambridge.) for a day of continuing education, spiritual encouragement, and leadership development. The MCEC Conference Minister Muriel Bechtel spoke on Administrators & The Church: Creating Healthy Boundaries . We discussed various scenarios that may arise in congregations, from the issues surrounding the opening of mail within the congregation to what an administrator's role may be within a Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee.

Over a delicious BBQ lunch it was like a family reunion. Gathering with others to discuss the joys of the job while catching up on a personal level with each other was probably the highlight of my day. Even though most of us see each other only once year, it's amazing the connection we have.

For the afternoon, Scott Brubaker-Zehr took us on a focused spiritual walk. As we toured the grounds, he encouraged us to become acutely aware of our walking and the sounds around us. It gave me a clearer picture into my life. God revealed to me that I must "be still", to stop, and to focus my eyes on him. So for the last 5 minutes of the walk I stood, patiently waiting before God and felt his love.
Blessings