Welcome to 2017!
The first gospel reading of the New Year on January 1, 2017 was about Joseph and how he courageously followed what the Angel of the Lord told him; moving his young family multiple times and protecting the baby Jesus from the terror of King Herod. Many times, Joseph listened to the Angel of the Lord and took action -- he took that next Leap of Faith. 
To connect with Joseph and give oomph to our own faith in this New Year – enter a video clip from American Ninja Warrior! What was great about using this clip is how folks began to root for the contestant – his strength, speed, agility, and leap after leap after leap to make it through the course in time to slam the buzzer to stop the clock!
Spirit of Grace – we have been taking leap after leap after leap of faith in many ways including the sale of the South Campus property. We are poised now for the next Leap of Faith into 2017 that was an integral part of the congregation’s discussion, vote & sale of the South Campus: a capital appeal. More than identifying the need for a capital appeal for furnishing the new facility and renovating the North Campus, including the roof – it’s about identifying that God is calling Spirit of Grace forward to be a grace place for people to grow closer to God & one another; to be a grace place in the community.
Together with the council, a plan for the capital appeal is coming together. Keep reading the newsletter for info and opportunities to take that next Leap of Faith at SoG in 2017.
Happy New Year! See you in Worship,
Pr. Rita Gardner Tweed, Lead Pastor
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