New Staff… Julia Alty

November 6, 2009

The weeks seem to run together so quickly this time of year, especially with the sun setting in the middle of the afternoon, now (do you hate these time changes as much as I do?).

There are only three more Sabbaths in the year and then begins Advent (Nov 28). It’s hard to imagine. And with every passing week our opportunity to live in and serve God’s world grows. I want to catch you up on one exciting development that I hinted at a few weeks ago.

Many of you will remember that back at the end of March we formed a ministry called Cinema Divina and created a short film entitled “The Perfect Day” in a mere 48 hours (from initial writing to final editing). It was fun and exhausting and really stretched our artistic community.

Now, just over seven months later, Cinema Divina is entering its next stage of development, along with an entire “Media Ministry,” under the leadership of our newest staff member, Julia Alty. Julia first visited our church just 18 months ago and in that time has become one of our most active leaders. The 48-hour Film-A-Thon was her brain child and now she’s been charged with developing the entire structure of a full-fledged media ministry here in our congregation. This ministry will bless not only our church and it’s worshiping life, but also reach out well beyond the borders of our church to bless thousands of other people in various ways. Please join me in welcoming Julia as a part of our church staff. Her job is to be an organizer so don’t be surprised when she talks to you about this (yes, you!)

You will be hearing more about the Media Ministry and Cinema Divina this morning and in the very near future. If you want to be a part of this effort, even if you’re not a writer, actor, director, cinematographer or in anyway involved in “the industry,” please come join us for a breakfast meeting, one week from tomorrow (November 15) at 9:00 am. RSVP to Julia.

Grace and Peace,

Ryan