The Call

The Call (by Abby Andrus)

Here at Easter Lutheran, there is a bit of a buzz around the idea of “Calling” these days.  The more I think about and see that word “calling”, the more obscure it looks and sounds.

call·ing, noun

/ˈkôliNG/

1.     The loud cries or shouts of an animal or person.

2.     A strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation.

Words in the above definition that stick out to me are loud, shouts, strong, urge.  Very powerful words.  Yet often we might not feel like our OWN callings are that bold or obvious.  Often when we think about Gods calling, we might feel…. stumped, or unsure.  Being able to discern Gods calling takes some intention, a dose of patience, and bravery.  I invite you to journey to Easter Lutherans Prayer Labyrinth, or anywhere that you can quiet the world around you, and the demands pulling you in hundreds of directions.  However you are able to tap into Gods voice in your life, think about your spiritual health.  What do you need?  How can you advocate for your faith life? 

Now, think about the Easter Lutheran Community.  We are on the brink of a new chapter at Easter, as many of us are preparing to start new school years, maybe new jobs, sports seasons, a new JAM season, and as we dive into calling two Associate Pastors.  What is God calling Easter Lutheran to do and to be?  What do we need in order to live into Gods Calling?

As a shameless plug, please come and discuss with Vision Board members how you hear God Calling us at a Congregational Listening Session.  Your fellow members are ignited by hearing share others their dreams and truths.  Help us discern and articulate the vision of Easter Lutheran.

Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) - Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”