Claudia's blog

Great message yesterday ... Embrace diversity - One body in Christ !

The challenge resonates ... Not only are we supposed to listen and agree, we are also supposed to live that way. That's when it becomes tough - we are all shaped and influenced by our peers & environment & eductation & upbringing and ... and ... and ... Its often tough to see beyond our own 'little world' and explore & embrace what's out there - it can be downright scary. Yet we are called to do just that !

Are you compassionate, a good listener, and want to be involved in rewarding volunteer work?  SafeJourney needs caring individuals who are hoping to make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from domestic abuse.

The current series 'HD Living' really speaks to me in soooo many ways ... Especially today's sermon about HD Relationships made me think. Pastor Greg gave us a lot of great ideas on how we can transform our 'black & white' relationships with each other into 'HD Relationships'.

But what about our relationship with God?! How can I change my 'color relationship' with God into 'HD - in living color' ?! God never gives us anything less than HD, however, we continue to struggle to figure out how to that ...

You can help survivors of domestic abuse and support SafeJourney by donating to the annual Benefit on Nov. 1

http://www.northmemorial.com/womensHealth/safeJourney.cfm

Please contact Suzy.Whelan@northmemorial.com or Naomi.Ward@northmemorial.com for more information and the doation form

August, 2007

Dear Friend of SafeJourney,

Still haven't made up your mind ... Here are the details about the upcoming camping trip with Spirit Garage

A Weekend or Day Escape

to Connect with God's Creation

   Go Group Camping at

Minnesota Valley SRA State Park

hosted by Spirit Garage's - Spirit in Action