August 29, 2018

Dear Church of the Apostles,

A couple of weeks ago Apostles Reads discussed a book by Amy Sherman entitled Kingdom Calling; Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good. It would be hard to sum up the book in a few sentences; however, this excerpt is a good start.

God the Father continues his creative, sustaining and redeeming work through our human labor. This gives our work great dignity and purpose. Vocational stewardship starts with celebrating the work itself and recognizing that God cares about it and is accomplishing his purposes through it.

How may this view of labor give new hope, energy, and purpose to your job?

In preparation for our upcoming collective pause from work, we will be celebrating our labor this Sunday during Prayers of the People by recognizing each one in their efforts at home and in the workplace. 

I’m looking forward to it! See you there.

Peace,
Brian+