“Sharing is Caring” is one of those great phrases my kids learned in pre-school.  At that time, it applied to toys and cookies; but it remains an important reminder in our family about how we express our caring and concern with each other.

In our church community, sharing comes in many forms.  We share our time, our talents, our resources and our faith because we care about our faith family.  Sharing our opinions and our life stories with each other also helps us bond into meaningful relationships rather than coming together as a group of individuals worshipping in a common space.

One of the ways we can share our thoughts and lives with each other is through the Advent Devotional Guide.  While the devotions prepare our hearts for Advent season, it also gives us an opportunity to invite readers into our experiences, interpretations and prayers.  Your personal experience or insight into a scripture verse is shared with our greater community of faith as an expression of caring.

Helene Kuoni is coordinating the 2011 Advent Devotional Guide and is currently looking for members to share their stories and insights to be included in the guide.  Helene is also available to help you with editing or suggestions to get started.

The due date for devotion writing is October 28th, so please act fast!  If you would like to be included in this year’s Advent Devotional Guide, please call the church office for Helene’s contact information.  You may choose from several pre-selected verses, or offer your favorite verse (provided it has not already been selected by another writer). There are also easy to follow guidelines for writing.

I hope I will be reading about YOUR thoughts and experiences in this year’s guide.  It is a wonderful way to show our congregation that “sharing is caring”!

In Peace,

Melissa