an abundance of gifts

naming our gifts

after retracing our faith journeys, we represented some of the clear spiritual gifts for ministry that we have received

gifts united

we thought about how our gifts could support or complement the gifts of fellow staff members, as well as how our gifts informed our specific ministries in this place

finishing up

our last panel, the center, represented the gifts we hope the congregation members bring to complement our gifts and strengthen the church

thinking outside the box

all we do points back to God

partnership

a future of fireworks

comfort and nurture

church as family

soundtrack to our lives

the fiery Spirit

extending welcome

TIME: three hours

USE: a retreat to help a recently-formed staff know more about each other's gifts for ministry, imagine how their gifts might support one another and the specific work they have been called to do, and prepare for how their gifts can support the vision, mission, and strategy of the church

MEDIA: art boards, paper, drawing and painting materials, adhesive