Imagine Indiana Transition Team Information

February 2002

A number of activities. I am Michiana Lay Leader; I feel the invigorating presence of God in our meetings. I always come away enthused at the presence of God in that group. Our work is serious, looking forward to expand our laity ideas. I come away "revved up," and to be ready to go again. Work of the church is serious, and to be involved is a way that God works. I always look for God's influence.

Linda Van Doren
Marengo UMC
Milltown

I cherish my time alone with God in the early morning. Also, we live on a farm. I feel I am blessed, and feel closer to God as I walk along over the grass, communing with my horse and the cows and the other animals. And in our church, we've started a "Searchers" group for people searching out answers to life.

I don't feel that I have to be in a worship service. My favorite way to receive blessings is listening to inspirational music on a Web site or listening early Sunday mornings to spiritual music. I feel as close to God through music as through any other way, and receive blessings from songs and music.

Yes, when I am in fellowship with the saints. In showing care and concern for all humankind. This ministry, in concert with worship, puts me in touch with God and his holy family. In moments of solitude and silence, and when I'm reading and meditating on the Scriptures.

Especially retreats at Epworth Forest Lake. They make me "just explode" with gratitude for being close to nature at these times. I also treasure my daily devotions.