pat loughery

We’re feeling pretty well worn down. Shannon’s sick. I’m sick and staying home from Alpha celebration dinner. The situation I alluded to a few days ago looked to be going well, then blew up again today. It’s frustrating, draining and sad. If you are one of those folks that think…

Last night we made burritos and had good beer and met with 9 people who I believe are leaders in this church. I think we had good discussion around several topics: – Do you feel like a leader in this church? Why/why not? – How would you describe leadership? –…

Last night we made burritos and had good beer and met with 9 people who I believe are leaders in this church. I think we had good discussion around several topics: – Do you feel like a leader in this church? Why/why not? – How would you describe leadership? –…

I believe that God speaks through cultural reference points. So I try to keep mye eyes open to see signs of the sacred in the marketplace of thoughts. For some reason, I’ve seen this quote four times in the last week, and I’m taking it as God trying to show…

I believe that God speaks through cultural reference points. So I try to keep mye eyes open to see signs of the sacred in the marketplace of thoughts. For some reason, I’ve seen this quote four times in the last week, and I’m taking it as God trying to show…

In the last week, our church has: – invited God’s blessing upon 5 children of varying ages in our dedication ceremony – potlucked once to celebrate those children – experienced a diagnosis of lymphoma – seen a friend prepare to go away for rehab – Gained two more families (30s…

In the last week, our church has: – invited God’s blessing upon 5 children of varying ages in our dedication ceremony – potlucked once to celebrate those children – experienced a diagnosis of lymphoma – seen a friend prepare to go away for rehab – Gained two more families (30s…

Today was a bit tricky. I had to have a difficult conversation with somebody about boundaries. We’ve had a friend stayng in our home for the past few weeks as she gets up on her feet again, and the end of that time is coming soon. I also had to…

Today was a bit tricky. I had to have a difficult conversation with somebody about boundaries. We’ve had a friend stayng in our home for the past few weeks as she gets up on her feet again, and the end of that time is coming soon. I also had to…

We’re still trying to recover from our financial investment in Alpha weekend a month or so back. In the next month we restart Alpha and restart our marriage workshop – both of which need $$ invested in printed materials and advertising (oooh, that word again :-)) A week from tonight…