Chaplain’s Corner

Before fixing what you’re looking at, check what you’re looking through. (unknown)

My Beloved Church Family,
Do you realize by the time you read this, a new group of chaplains will be in the midst of a life-changing journey? I can’t help but wonder how any of us embark on journeys like that—journeys into the unknown. I know for sure it takes courage, faith and what I have named mantra “sweet surrender”. I equate it to a visual where one stands on the peak of a towering mountain, arms wide open and then prepares to step off into the unknown. Somewhere in the depths of our being we know we are falling into the arms of God! When we step out like that to anything, be it big or small:

• To serve the church in ways we never imagined!
• Leave jobs, relationships, homes.
• Fall in love and make a commitment
• Say I’m sorry, say I love you.
• Take a financial risk, take any risk!

We are affirming to the God within and around us that we are ready.

We do not know for what, but we know we are ready! Are you waiting for a written guarantee or perhaps a warranty? Those are not in the mailroom of life. I urge you to pause now for a moment and ask yourself what is your sweet surrender in life - and then JUMP!

With deep love and respect, Bonnie Lantz and all the
Prayer Chaplains.
There is always a purpose in being, but not always being in purpose. (Unknown)

The following is the Prayer Chaplain Training Schedule:

Sunday January 24, 2010 Chaplain Orientation after church, Must attend

Friday February 5, 2010 7:00 pm Sacred Circle, Must attend

Saturday February 6, 2010, 10:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm, Prayer Training, Must attend

Thursday February 11, 2010, 7:00 pm ‐ 8:30 pm, Prayer Practice, Must attend 3 of the 4

Saturday February 20, 2010, 10:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm, Prayer Training, Must attend

Tuesday February 23, 2010, 7:00 pm ‐ 8:30 pm, Prayer Practice, Must attend 3 of the 4

Monday March 1, 2010, 7:00 pm ‐ 8:30 pm, Prayer Practice, Must attend 3 of the 4

Wednesday March 10, 2010, 7:00 pm ‐ 8:30 pm, Prayer Practice, Must attend 3 of the 4

Sunday, March 21, 2010 beginning at 3 pm and ending Tuesday, March 23, 2010, early afternoon ‐ Prayer Chaplain Retreat. Must attend

Sunday, March 28, 2010 during the church service ‐ Chaplain Induction Ceremony. Must attend.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to see me at church or email me at bonnie.lantz@hotmail.com. I look forward to sharing this transformative journey with you!