You may have heard us say the word "potluck" a few times in the last week or so and follow it with cheering and clapping. What's the big deal about a potluck?
Good question, I'd love to tell you.
First, providing food for others is a simple way to show care. When you feed someone it communicates that you're willing to show up in the ordinary things of life.
Second, eating together is a beautiful act of connection. Around a meal we can catch up with each other's lives, invite new people to join our community and create a tangible sense of the family of God that we are.
Third, we get the chance to practice generosity. When we prepare for our meal we bring what we can with a heart that is wanting to bless others from what God has given us. If there is ever anyone joining us who was unable to bring food, it's never a problem. Everyone is invited, there is always lots to share and no one goes hungry.
Fourth, it's fun and delicious. Enough said.
This Sunday will be the first potluck we've had for over two years. We're excited about restrictions lifting and it does feel like we're stepping into a new season of life and ministry. We'd love for you to stay after the service and join us for lunch. Here are the details if you've forgotten how we do this (it's been too long!) or this is your first Freedom potluck:
Bring a main dish. (You don't need to but feel free to add to that if you'd like and also bring something else to share like a salad, dessert, etc.)
Drop it off in the kitchen before the service. We'll have a kitchen host ready to plug in your crockpot or find you some counter/fridge space.
After the service we'll convert the sanctuary into a dining hall while the kitchen team organizes the food. You can get your dish prepared or help in the sanctuary.
It takes about 20-30 minutes to get everything ready then we'll pray and eat!
We'll have our host team serving the food as you go through the line.
We'll provide frozen treats and drinks.
If you're not comfortable with the potluck format, that's perfectly fine. Feel free to bring a lunch for you/your family and stay to eat with us.
I know the food will be great and there will be a lot of fun energy in the air but mostly I'm looking forward to connecting with as many of you as I can. Be on the lookout for anyone who is sitting alone, someone who is new and you could introduce yourself to or simply who the Lord might direct you to chat with.
Let's do lunch on Sunday!
Pastor Tracy
THIS SUNDAY
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