ITLOTC
(In The Life Of The Church)
Easter
Together By Taylor
I saw and shared a tweet this week that said something like, “This is a reminder that everyone you interact with is hitting a pandemic wall all their own.” And for some reason it made me pause and think about all of the ways that I have liked/seen/shared/been comforted by some words with the same sentiment over the past several months. So I went back and looked to see what words have been good reminders to me recently and I’d like to share some of them with you.
Here they are:
- It’s amazing to me how our brains can hear over and over, “It’s hard for everyone right now. Everyone’s struggling right now.” And still think , “What’s wrong with me that I’m struggling right now?”, Jessica Kantrowitz
- My husband said something that’s really helped me think about where everyone is at emotionally, why everyone seems mad at you or like you can’t do anything right: “Everyone needs more than anyone can give right now.”, Hillary Dixler Canavan
- You are not a machine, you are more like a garden. You need different things on different days. A little sun today, little less water tomorrow. You have fallow and fruitful seasons. It is not a design flaw. It is wiser than perpetual sameness. What does your garden need today?, Joy Clarkson
I couldn’t exactly say why these words were comforting to me – but I think it has something to do with the reminder that I am a human being and that I am surrounded by other human beings who are experiencing the world in ways that are both incredibly similar and vastly different to the way in which I experience the world. We are all currently moving through a global and historical event that I think most of us were unprepared for – and it has been longer and harder than any of us could have expected.
It is a reality that we are not all functioning at 100% right now, and that is actually perfectly normal. You are not a machine – but rather you are a limited and lovely created being.
I think Josh was correct in his sermon on Sunday – the way we move through this is together. Which is a little bit disheartening because we still have a limited ability to be together physically. But also a little bit exciting because it means that we get to be creative in what our being together looks like. What is a thing that you love and how can you share it with your fellow UBCers? Do you have five minutes for a phone call to check in on someone? Can you clear an afternoon to bake or cook something you could share? Can you do a quick pencil sketch or buy someone a candle or send a venmo surprise so someone can get themselves a coffee?
What is it that you can give right now? Maybe it’s nothing. That’s been my answer most days of this pandemic. But occasionally I’ve been able to find something. Let’s all look together for the moments and the things that we can give and try to act on those. And maybe a we act together, we’ll find that as a community we can support each other.
I know it feels like the season has gone on forever, but you are not alone and this will end. Let’s all do out best (however we can) to take care of each other until then.
Sunday Worship Is …
Outside! The weather looks good.
(imagine that Kristen Wiig excited gif right here)
Service Time Change
So we are all in this lets-try-and-worship-outside-thing together. When we started we said we were going to figure it out as we go. Well, we’ve figured out our first thing. Even April is too frigin hot to be outside for an hour in the sun. So we are moving the start time of the service up to 9:30 starting May 2nd. Please let everyone you know about the change. Find ways to casually drop it into conversation. Be gossipy about it if you must. Positively reflect on beating the rush to lunch destinations. I know changes are a big deal, but I believe in you. I believe in us.
Backside - Friday, April 23, 7pm
Join us for an open mic event in the parking lot on Friday, April 23, at 7pm. Be sure to bring a chair/blanket, and any snacks or drinks you desire. If you have interest in singing, reading, etc. please email jamie@ubcwaco.org.
Meet the UBCer(s)
Will Knight
Meet Our New HR Team Member
Name: Patrick Broaddus
Why are you in Waco: I grew up here and my wife's family has lived here since she was in high school. After spending 10 years moving around the country in vocational ministry, my family and I decided to move back home and raise our kids around family.
What is the best Waco restaurant: Guess/Hellberg BBQ or if I want Tex-Mex, probably Hecho en Waco.
Book, chapter, or verse of the Bible that is meaningful to you: Deuteronomy 6:1-13
Current TV show: Ted Lasso
Book you highly recommend: Promised Land by Barak Obama
What is something we’d never know about you: I'm a huge history nerd. I might watch more History/Smithsonian channels than is healthy for someone who has yet to turn 40.
Easter Friday (Power Point Party)
The festivities celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue this week as we honor his victory over death through a power point party. The extravaganza will begin at 8:00 PM on Friday April, 16. We are looking for 10 brave souls to present. Those interested can sign up here. Please create your power point presentation in google slides and send it to josh@ubcwaco.org. There will be first, second & third place prizes voted on by viewers.
Parishioner of the Week
Adair McGregor for putting together our Easter ambiance. They were beautiful Adair, thanks for all the time you gave.
Work is Worship
Greeters: No Greeters this week
Coffee Makers: no coffee makers this week
Mug Cleaners: no mug cleaners this week
Money Counter: no money counters this week
Leadership Team
If you have a concern or an idea for UBC that you’d like to share with someone that is not on staff, feel free to contact one of our leadership team members.
Chair: Kerri Fisher: Kerri_Fisher@baylor.edu
Luci Hoppe: lhoppe@gmail.com
Jeremy Nance: Jeremy.J.Nance@L3T.com
Joanna Sowards: jo.sowards@gmail.com
Kathy Krey: kathykrey@gmail.com
Jose Zuniga: jzgrphix2002@yahoo.com
Taylor Torregrossa: Taylordtorregrossa@gmail.com
Student Position: Davis Misloski
Student Position: Maddy O’Shaughnessy
UBC Finance Team
Do you have a question about UBC’s financial affairs? Please feel free to contact any of your finance team members.
Catherine Ballas: catherine@refitrev.com
Jen Carron: jen.carron78@gmail.com
Mike Dodson: financeteammike@gmail.com
George Thornton: GeorgecCT1982@gmail.com
UBC HR Team
If you have concerns about staff and would like contact our human resources team, please feel free to email any of the following members.
Erin Albin: erin.albin1@gmail.com
Sam Goff: samuelgoff92@gmail.com
Craig Nash: Craig_Nash@baylor.edu
Kristen Howerton: khowerton94@gmail.com
Patrick Broaddus: patrickjbroaddus@gmail.com