Shannon's Corner

Intense.  Challenging.  Hard.  Nerve-racking.  Anxious.  Soo worth it.  These are just some words that describe the  four days of training I had from Peacemaker Ministries.  I had two days of conflict coaching and two days of mediation training but prior to the training I had to read the book, The Peacemaker  by Ken Sande and do about 18 hours of homework.  I really did not know what to expect and I was really nervous about the whole role playing aspect even though I knew that part of the training is what would help me learn the most in applying the principles. Let me just give you an overview of how these four days looked like.  The first day of conflict coaching we sat at tables with three other people.  Our instructors taught us a principle, we would watch a clip of how it was applied and then it was our turn to role play with our assigned partners.  One of us would be the coach while the other role played the part of...

SHANNON’S CORNER March 2016 “Rejoice in the Lord always.   I will say it again:   Rejoice!” (Phil 4:4).   I am so very happy to report how so many have partnered with me in this new ministry.   I was very excited to be able to share God’s vision with so many people this past month.   Being able to reconnect with supporters, friends, and family and meeting and building new relationships with others.   I had the honor to share with elementary kids at their Release Time, Norrisville United Methodist Church, St. Mark’s Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, Phillipsville United Methodist Women, and Black Lick United Methodist Church’s Wednesday Bible study group.   Spending an evening with my uncle, aunt, and cousins.   Eating lunch out with my aunt and uncle.   Meeting over lunch to get to know Pastor Howard and Trudy.   Eating lunch and playing cards with Barry and Belva.   Eating breakfast and lunch ...