The Opening
Dinner of the 18 Inch Journey (a 60 day heart school) is essential to who we are. As a
community, we spend a substantial amount of face time around the table.
From everyday dinners to birthday celebrations, we gather around the
table year round.
It’s fitting that we begin every 18 Inch Journey around the table.
On June 1, we welcomed our 31 new students to their place at the table. It’s always a joy to see the fresh faces as they eagerly walk up the hill to the Farmhouse. We assign each student to a specific table and designate their place with a special name tag. Recently, we expanded the kitchen in the Farmhouse and it is our joy to cook meals. Jonathan and Melissa opened the night by welcoming the students. Then the first of four small groups read their declarations over the students. We enjoyed each course of the meal followed by declarations. After dessert and the last group of declarations, the students introduced themselves and shared what they’re looking to get out of the 18 Inch Journey. We ended the night by praying over each student and agreeing with the plans of the Father for this summer.
A summer in the woods can change your life. The gluten free chocolate cake from Linda Helser can help. Jesus made breakfast for His boys on the beach and emphasized the importance of meals with many stories in scripture centered around food. He spent time around food and modeled family time around the dinner table. We believe a generation will find their identity as sons and daughters when they find their place at the table. The table is not just a place for your cup and plate. The table is a place for stories and a place where brothers and sisters share their hearts. So we began at the table on June 1 and we will continue to spend many more meals around the table. The journey from the head to the heart begins with the invitation to find our place at the table. May we taste and see that the Lord is good and in so tasting find ours identities in Him.
It’s fitting that we begin every 18 Inch Journey around the table.
On June 1, we welcomed our 31 new students to their place at the table. It’s always a joy to see the fresh faces as they eagerly walk up the hill to the Farmhouse. We assign each student to a specific table and designate their place with a special name tag. Recently, we expanded the kitchen in the Farmhouse and it is our joy to cook meals. Jonathan and Melissa opened the night by welcoming the students. Then the first of four small groups read their declarations over the students. We enjoyed each course of the meal followed by declarations. After dessert and the last group of declarations, the students introduced themselves and shared what they’re looking to get out of the 18 Inch Journey. We ended the night by praying over each student and agreeing with the plans of the Father for this summer.
A summer in the woods can change your life. The gluten free chocolate cake from Linda Helser can help. Jesus made breakfast for His boys on the beach and emphasized the importance of meals with many stories in scripture centered around food. He spent time around food and modeled family time around the dinner table. We believe a generation will find their identity as sons and daughters when they find their place at the table. The table is not just a place for your cup and plate. The table is a place for stories and a place where brothers and sisters share their hearts. So we began at the table on June 1 and we will continue to spend many more meals around the table. The journey from the head to the heart begins with the invitation to find our place at the table. May we taste and see that the Lord is good and in so tasting find ours identities in Him.
Thanks for this. In readin it, I am inspired to start a regular open dinner here in our home. We need more "life" with each other outside of church scheduled gatherings... I miss that so much, lately and honestly the race has gotten fuzzy for me without shouldering up to others who love Jesus... Ya'lls ministry is a spot on blessing, and the worship of the Helser's has seen me through dark days back to His embrace many times. Thank you so much for serving our King. I love the way He has called ya'll.
ReplyDeleteWow guys, this looks so fresh and inviting. Looks like you're going to have so much fun! Bless you guys richly on this journey.
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