Holly Hill Elementary School

Hello Church,

The word for the day is 'macro-impact'.

I'm not sure if it is a real word.  I've been known to make up words, sometimes intentionally.  I wouldn't call it a skill set, but it makes explaining things less difficult sometimes.  'Macro-impact.

Through the renewal Emmanuel has focused on how to have a bigger over-all impact on community.  This has led us to engaging not just individuals, but engaging community organizations.  Partnering with other groups helps us influence on a larger scale an, oh-by-the-way, allows us to be more visible in the community, opening doors for more impacting opportunities.

We have a list of options.  We have already engaged the League of Animal Welfare (where Hope and I are now official volunteers) and the Clermont County Humane Society.  Inside the Church we are encouraging the Sunday School kids to show their acting ability in worship.  There are more opportunities forthcoming (Inter Parish Ministry and Scouts to name a couple).

However, this coming Sunday is a biggie!  Holly Hill Elementary is coming to share about themselves and we will be celebrating a new partnership with them.  Opportunities are two-fold.  You will be able to sponsor a group of teachers to encourage and support.  Or you can be assigned a student to mentor.  Details are coming Sunday.  Just know that this is a chance for 'macro-impact'.

If we commit ourselves as a Church to establish a relationship with another organization (like a school), the result can be Christ-like.  It just isn't Pastor Joe letting Principal Erin Parker know that God loves Holly Hill.  It is the people of Emmanuel showing love to the staff and students of Holly Hill.  Faith is made real in how a person of Emmanuel engages a person of Holly Hill.  We don't just say it.  We don't just give them things.  We show it by how commit our time and energy in building authentic relationships.

I hope you attend this coming Sunday at 10:30.  A new school year is on the horizon.  The Community Fellowship Team is preparing to equip you to join this new partnership.  I hope your heart is ready to make a 'macro-impact'.

God is Good,
Pastor Joe