I was 3 ½ years old when Neil Armstrong uttered the now famous phrase, The Eagle has landed, as the Apollo 11 crew set down on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969. Can you believe it has been 50 years?
I do not remember the moon landing, even though my Mama assures me that I was watching, but I do find myself in a similar place as those astronauts when they looked out of the Lunar Module and saw new territory to explore. Toombs County is not the moon, obviously, but it is unfamiliar territory for Dana and me. Every place has particular customs, accents, food, traditions, and even superstitions. We are looking forward to knowing you and this new territory better.
As Dana and I grow into your community, we ask that you share your stories with us. We are eager to hear how you got here, why you have stayed, and why this place is special to you, and your family. I hope to sit with you for a bit over the summer. I am glad to come to your house, or we can meet at a restaurant, or go for coffee. Where we meet is not as important as the conversations that I look forward to. We can share our lives, and our stories, anywhere.
We will also talk about The Oaks. Some of you have been here from the very beginning; some of you have been here for a brief time. Regardless of how long you have been a part of our activities, I would like to know what brought you here, and why you have stayed.
At some point we will begin to formulate thoughts and plans for our future together. We will, in time, envision the future, and the possibilities for church in Toombs County. Before we do that, though, we must understand how we got here.
I would like for you to put a date on your calendar. August 11th is the anniversary for the formation of The Oaks Baptist Church. That date falls on a Sunday this year, which is perfect for a day of celebration. I hope you will make plans to participate in our activities for that day. I hope, too, that you will begin your participation by sharing with me over the summer as we talk about church.
Continuing the moon landing metaphor, we will take a small step this summer. I pray that it will lead to a giant leap as we move into new territory.
Grace and Peace,
Christian
I do not remember the moon landing, even though my Mama assures me that I was watching, but I do find myself in a similar place as those astronauts when they looked out of the Lunar Module and saw new territory to explore. Toombs County is not the moon, obviously, but it is unfamiliar territory for Dana and me. Every place has particular customs, accents, food, traditions, and even superstitions. We are looking forward to knowing you and this new territory better.
As Dana and I grow into your community, we ask that you share your stories with us. We are eager to hear how you got here, why you have stayed, and why this place is special to you, and your family. I hope to sit with you for a bit over the summer. I am glad to come to your house, or we can meet at a restaurant, or go for coffee. Where we meet is not as important as the conversations that I look forward to. We can share our lives, and our stories, anywhere.
We will also talk about The Oaks. Some of you have been here from the very beginning; some of you have been here for a brief time. Regardless of how long you have been a part of our activities, I would like to know what brought you here, and why you have stayed.
At some point we will begin to formulate thoughts and plans for our future together. We will, in time, envision the future, and the possibilities for church in Toombs County. Before we do that, though, we must understand how we got here.
I would like for you to put a date on your calendar. August 11th is the anniversary for the formation of The Oaks Baptist Church. That date falls on a Sunday this year, which is perfect for a day of celebration. I hope you will make plans to participate in our activities for that day. I hope, too, that you will begin your participation by sharing with me over the summer as we talk about church.
Continuing the moon landing metaphor, we will take a small step this summer. I pray that it will lead to a giant leap as we move into new territory.
Grace and Peace,
Christian
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