Let Us Celebrate Together by Amy Petr� Hill




written by Amy Petr� Hill


Last Friday my congregation�s WISE Team came together to celebrate over a meal. We held up what we had accomplished, shared what we failed to do, and reflected upon what we learned from each of these experiences. There was no finger pointing or blame, but laughter and appreciation of our service to others in the midst of our own imperfections. Jesus� name was only

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