District Potluck 2019
The Franklin Grove Church of the Brethren was humming with activity on April 6, 2019, as the congregation hosted the 6th Biennial District Potluck. The weather was picture-perfect with ample sunshine, 70 degrees, and a gentle breeze. A day like this early in April, especially after a harsh winter, could have lured people to spend time outdoors rather than attending an all-day gathering inside. However, the allure to worship, converse, learn, and break bread together had the stronger appeal as nearly 80 persons joined in celebrating this district-wide event.
Those attending the Potluck received information from four workshop presenters: Jeanne Davies (Parables Community) sharing about Taizé-style worship; Matt Rittle (Franklin Grove) leading a panel about leaving footprints in the neighborhood; David Roe (Oakley Brick) providing an inspirational Bible study; and Kevin Kessler (Canton) offering insights about the Canton congregation’s revitalization experiences. Christy Waltersdorff (York Center) provided leadership for an opening and closing worship experience with Jocelyn Watkins (Peoria), Dana McNeil (Peoria), Bob Lake (Polo), and Leslie Lake (Polo) providing accompaniment and leading music. Food arrived along with those attending which transpired into a wonderful and bountiful noon meal complete with warm and boisterous conversation.
The theme for the Potluck, Moving Into Our Neighborhoods, was also expressed with a storyboard whereby all were invited to share a statement or two about ways in which their congregations were engaged locally in their communities (see the document following this article). In addition, items were brought from around the district to share with the Second Hand Rose Store in Polo.
The District Potluck encouraged, inspired, and challenged us to remain faithful to the command of Jesus to love one another inclusive of our neighbors and our enemies.
Those attending the Potluck received information from four workshop presenters: Jeanne Davies (Parables Community) sharing about Taizé-style worship; Matt Rittle (Franklin Grove) leading a panel about leaving footprints in the neighborhood; David Roe (Oakley Brick) providing an inspirational Bible study; and Kevin Kessler (Canton) offering insights about the Canton congregation’s revitalization experiences. Christy Waltersdorff (York Center) provided leadership for an opening and closing worship experience with Jocelyn Watkins (Peoria), Dana McNeil (Peoria), Bob Lake (Polo), and Leslie Lake (Polo) providing accompaniment and leading music. Food arrived along with those attending which transpired into a wonderful and bountiful noon meal complete with warm and boisterous conversation.
The theme for the Potluck, Moving Into Our Neighborhoods, was also expressed with a storyboard whereby all were invited to share a statement or two about ways in which their congregations were engaged locally in their communities (see the document following this article). In addition, items were brought from around the district to share with the Second Hand Rose Store in Polo.
The District Potluck encouraged, inspired, and challenged us to remain faithful to the command of Jesus to love one another inclusive of our neighbors and our enemies.
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