“Things I didn’t expect from launching Suncrest-East” series
I am writing a series of posts related to launching Suncrest-East. I have no plan for how often or how many. There are just things that I have discovered that I want to share and things that we have done that could be helpful to others. I in no way think I am an expert. These are just some things I’ve learned.
I was reminded last week of how many people I miss seeing at West Campus now that we’ve launched East campus. There are so many that I just don’t get to see that often now that I am not in St. John on Sunday mornings.
It was an odd occurrence when I met two ladies in the hallway (during the week) and as one reached out to give me a hug she said, “Well, hello stranger!” My office is still at the St. John location so to be called a stranger was funny to me.
One of the best parts of launching SE is that most of my “tribe” went with me. It’s like one big party every Sunday. No, I’m serious, it really is. These are guys that I have hung around with for awhile now and we have a blast. But not everyone of my friends went. And then there are so many that I was not really close to but that I really enjoyed hanging around. These are people I miss on Sundays.
Here’s what it has reminded me. My faith community can’t be about Sundays! I do miss seeing some people on Sunday mornings but if I miss them then I have amazing technology at my fingertips that helps me connect with them. It does take more effort but who cares! If I want to connect with them I can.
I am looking forward o Christmas Eve services when both campuses will be together. I think it will feel like a family reunion…but in a good way.