Mission Trip Team 2015
Holy Family Mission Trip Team 2015 – Philadelphia, PA
This year’s Mission Trip Team gathered this morning at sunrise to load up vans to travel to Philadelphia, PA for a week of service. Deacon Cathy Scott prayed with the team and family members.
We pray to you, Lord, who made Your home with the outcast and the poor. Help us be Your hands and feet as we seek to serve in Your name. Give us the wisdom to understand the needs and stories of others. Help us always realize that our Holy Family extends beyond our walls and, sometimes, beyond our own comfort level. Open our hearts to love, our arms to embrace, and our eyes to see the Kingdom of God in our midst. Amen.
Outdoor Chapel: Taizé
On Saturday, July 11, we used our new outdoor chapel for the first time for a Taizé service. It was a beautiful evening, finally free from rain.
Music was provided by two members of our youth group.
During the service, congregation members were given a chance to spend time with the cross while we sang songs.
Thanks, Father Bruce!
Special thanks to the Reverend Bruce Boss for sharing his time and talents with us during the first half of Father Mike’s sabbatical.
Senior Warden Bryan Luce extended his gratitude on behalf of the congregation.
We enjoyed a special hospitality hosted by our vestry following the 10 AM service.
City of God: First Fruits Blessing
On Sunday, June 28th, Deacon Cathy Scott and Charles Forman spoke with congregation members about the biblical tradition of first fruits offerings in relation to our City of God campaign.
The Reverend Bruce Boss blessed the ingathering of contributions as well as pledge planning cards at both of our Sunday morning services. More details about our City of God capital campaign can be found HERE.
2015 Mission Trip: Gathering
On Saturday June 20, several members of the Holy Family mission trip team met to prepare for their upcoming mission to Philadelphia in July. The afternoon meeting included fellowship time and discussion about some of the systemic issues of racism and economic oppression as they pertain to those the team will be serving in Philadelphia.
The second portion of the gathering focused on safety awareness and self defense techniques. Recommended Fourth Dan Black Belt Deanna Dicken from North Indy Taekwondo shared a discussion about general safety principles and ways to avoid danger. It included suggestions on how to escape a variety of dangerous situations.
Mrs. Dicken modeled several physical attacks and simple ways to escape.
Students, adult mentors, and parents were encouraged to practice the escape techniques.
As is often the case at Holy Family, we ended the evening with a pitch-in picnic meal. Thank you to all who made the afternoon possible. We are almost ready to go and serve at the Episcopal Mission Center! Our next Mission Trip gathering is planned for July. jjohnston@hfec.org