Shannon's Corner

  SHANNON’S CORNER November 2021 I enjoyed my trip to One Mission Society (OMS) headquarters in Greenwood, IN.  It was surreal in a way as my family, the churches where my Dad served and even Cherry Run Camp have hosted so many missionaries who have or still are serving with OMS.  I was asked to participate with Duane Brown, Darryl and Kelly Chambers in presenting to the OMS leadership the importance of serving and equipping the sending church to provide missionary care in partnership with OMS so that the missionary will be well cared for throughout their missionary service.  I got to meet one-on-one with some of the leadership as well for them to get to know me better and ask any questions.  One question that I was asked, “How much do other agencies budget for member care?”  I shared that I do not know as I have never actually seen anybody’s budget, but I believe your budget for member care should reflect how much you value your pe...

 

  SHANNON’S CORNER October 2021 Walking in the brisk coolness of the morning, listening to the birds sing, the wind blowing through the trees, the water babbling, and the sun rising over the mountains creation in its beauty is praising our Creator God and I get to not only hear and see but also participate in worship.  Mark, Bethann and I had the privilege of facilitating a time of retreat with around 30 gap year students and four staff members of OneLife.  As a way of introductions, the students shared a photo that they had chosen that represented their definition of wisdom.  Most of what these students shared amazed me of how they articulated things and the maturity as they shared why they chose that photo in regard to wisdom.  The theme was Wisdom Received and Wisdom Achieved as we walked through creation – the fall – redemption – new creation.  Some amazing discussion during class, around meals and the campfire chats. ...