Fuzzy Bunz, Happy Hiney's and Bumboozle's are new words that have recently been added to my vocabulary. They all refer to a separate brand of cloth diaper that Sarah and I are trying out on Mia. They all come in bright, fun colors. Some are softer, some more absorbent, and some just look more comfortable. Some have snaps, and some have velcro straps, but all are designed for the same purpose... They absorb life's unfortunate messes.
For the last several months, life for me (as I'm sure many of you) had gotten messy and some parts of it really stunk! With photography demands, church commitments, school work, my father's cancer, my stupid cat and leaky roof, life in general got crowded and uncomfortable! But now that I am a FATHER, I see that it doesn't get less so, but instead simply requires a more disciplined and prioritized schedule and a bright, colorful, strappy group of other villagers to help ABSORB THE LOAD.
On Sunday September 13th, we held a parents meeting to discuss the current and future needs of Mt. Auburn's youth program (to which I owe the turnout largely to Sharon Martin). The meeting was successful and several parents stepped up to the changing table (as I knew they would). I am convinced that better communication, and parent involvement in upcoming events, ministry & fellowship opportunities, combined with the opening of the new OFLC, will God-willing, usher in a spiritual awakening in our individual families and church as a whole.
We also formally introduced Matt Robinette (our college intern) to all those present and I would like to communicate to all parents how pleased I am that Matt has joined our ministry team. He is a senior at the University of Indianapolis, majoring in youth ministry and entrepreneurship, and is genuinely excited about his relationship to Jesus Christ and being part of this youth ministry.
Dick Davis, (a long-time member of Mt. Auburn) is doing his part by offering his artistic services in the new youth rooms. This is a huge undertaking and we are indeed blessed by his generosity.
I truly believe that with God's help, our commitment to work together this fall will usher in the most potent force for Christ that Mt. Auburn has ever seen!
"For we are to God, the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing." -2 Corinthians 2:15
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