As I was cooking nachos for my daughters’ dinner tonight, we all heard the front doorbell ring. By the time we got to the front door, the FedEx truck was already pulling away. But left behind was a package from The Portico, an emerging PCUSA congregation that Beth and I are committed to supporting. We’ve never been to this church, and Beth has never even met the pastor, Rodger Sellers. But Rodger and I have been e-friends for 18 months, and we met in person at the Emerging Conference last May.
Inside the package were four, beautifully carved, wooden reindeer. There were two “adults” and two “children”. And there was a note which read, in part: “All of these ‘Portico Reindeer’ shared space on our communion table last night during out worship, each one signifying your uniqueness and our thanks that we have such friends like you. There were a powerful visual metaphor of one aspect of our communal life – that we trul are a community blessed with special friends in many different places.”
This was a gracious and powerful way of reminding of our family that we are part of another faith community. We are honored to be connected.
Hi, Guys:
Sure am envious of all the good fellowship I know is happening this week. Looking forward to RPS' return with an emergent update from Robertsons in Houston. With a little teasing, I know Rodger's having a grand time because he's too busy to blog.
Thinking about you all and Happy New Year!!
Best,
Kb
Posted by: Kathy Boardman | 04 January 2006 at 08:20 AM