A Great Team

Sanctuary of Scarborough Presbyterian

Site of PCMK Session Retreat, March 29, 2014

No, I'm not talking about U Conn or Florida headed for the Final Four.  I'm talking about a great team right here at PCMK.  Saturday was our annual session retreat where 14 elders and pastor get together to talk strategy for the upcoming season.  And let me tell you, we have a winning game plan.

We looked back to our story five years ago, our story today and what we want our story to be five years from now.  We strategized about the roll out of our new church logo and branding.  We discussed forming a new youth ministry committee to support Sarah Lucas in her ministry with our teenagers.  We reflected on how to build on our strengths and fill in our gaps.  The good news is there aren't many gaps.

From opening worship to lunch to heading home, it was an inspiring day.  I've worked with lots of sessions in my 20 years of ministry, and this is certainly a championship team.

See you in church,
Pastor Dale

Showing Off PCMK

Wednesday PCMK hosted a luncheon for pastors in Hudson River Presbytery, and we made a good impression.  It was a sunny day so the Great Hall was bathed in bright light through those massive windows.  The tables were beautifully set and our new chairs looked great. Since it was March 18th we stayed with the St. Patrick's Day theme in decorating and the menu.  Elisabeth prepared the food and Kathy Anderson was a big help serving our guests.
These pastors serve churches with 250 or more members, so we have a lot in common.  Hudson River Presbytery has a wonderful sense of collegiality which is not always the case.  I have made many good friends among these men and women.  Some have been in the pulpit at PCMK in the past, including Rev. Tami Siedel from the Yorktown church.
The new tables and chairs have not only made the Great Hall more attractive, they are easier to set up and put away.  Soon we will have new carpet as a result of the insurance claim for the flood last fall.  So renewal of the building is symbolic of the spiritual renewal taking place in our church.
See you in our beautiful church,
Pastor Dale