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Aaron Murray Earns Award

7/8/2019

Congratulations, Aaron!

Aaron Murray at the Robert Baden-Powell [father of Scouting] campsite at the Kandersteg International Scouting Center in Switzerland. The pink sweatshirt was the uniform of the day and the neckerchief around his neck is tied with the friendship knot. Aaron worked in Kandersteg for approximately three months in 2017.

On July 26, 2019, our very own Aaron Murray will be the proud recipient of "The Duke of Edinburgh Award". This prestigious award is earned through grit and determination and Aaron is to be congratulated on this wonderful achievement. It will be presented to Aaron during World Scouting Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve, where Aaron is working for the summer.

This award was founded in the United Kingdom in 1956 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and now covers 144 nations throughout the world. Google it - it is a great honor! A note of congratulations to Aaron would show him CHS is behind him all the way. Follow the Jamboree on Facebook!
Aaron Murray
Summit Operations Center
2550 Jack Furst Dr.
Glen Jean, WV 25846-1100.

Report to the Congregation on Growth and Discipleship

7/6/2019

In his Report to the Congregation on Growth and Discipleship, Fr. Philip

Commended the diocesan help of the Rev. Cn. Rob Droste, Canon for Congregational Development, for leading the evening in developing a shared understanding of discipleship.
Observed that the diocesan statement on discipleship - "The purpose of the Church is to form disciples of Jesus Christ who participate in God's mission of reconciliation" bears much similarity to the Church of the Holy Spirit's mission statement "Our mission is to know Christ as we serve others, proclaim God's love, and grow in the the Spirit."
Felt joy and admiration when the event's participants were able to recite the mission statement "as if it were a well-known prayer we say on Sunday", and at the surprise registered by Fr. Droste.
Was moved by a participant's honest confession of not feeling able to offer help to deepen another's discipleship, and the immediate response by others of how in fact that person had helped others. Fr. Droste confirmed that "we don't need to know more Bible, or more theological sophistication, or more knowledge about Church history to be helpful and have a role in making disciples or deepening the discipleship of others.
Observed that knowing our mission, feeling called, and having everything we need to help others, perhaps our mission is not merely to "know" Christ, but in fact to "follow" Christ, with minds, hearts and lives.
Noted that over the course of the evening, six areas emerged for aligning parish planning and activities:

Intentionally developing personal spirituality
Recklessly fostering heartfelt connection
Remembering to fully listen with compassion
Serving generously and being courageously inclusive
Sharing faith creatively, telling our story
Worshiping boldly, joyfully and with purpose

And noted that there is before us a new start, so we have some more work to do.

Read the entire document here >

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Aaron Murray Earns Award

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Report to the Congregation on Growth and Discipleship

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