Sunday
Steve Jobs helps ICC
20.11.2011
This morning Jon McNeill held up the cover of the biography of Steve Jobs. He asked if anyone knew what was happening at Apple with the death of this visionary leader? Jon spoke of the change from an up-front, entrepreneurial, visionary leader to a leader who worked through a team. Apple's transition was the catalyst for Jon's teaching. And by the end of Jon's session, everyone in the room had answered aloud questions about their role, their resources and their boss. Jon provided the ICC team with tools they can use as they continue to manage the transition of Robert's departure. The last event of the morning was communion. The RCC team served communion and then prayed for the elders. They in turn laid hands on us and prayed for all of us. Susan called in a "two hankie morning." (Adele)
Adele did a good job above describing this morning (although she didn't include the insightful and touching wrap up she and Doug did). Over lunch, Jon, Gary and I discussed how to capture a feel for this team for those at home. It is a challenge. But mealtime is a good window. The place we stayed had buffets three times a day, and all of us (about 30 total) would serve ourselves and sit together. Everyone mingled and mixed, and those who spoke English would translate for us, or at other times we would muddle along with a challenged mix of English and Spanish that was blended with good humor. Laughter was a key element for all gatherings, whether at mealtime or during sessions. There is serious engagement in intelligent conversation and open display of emotion. Combined with affectionate embraces and warm greetings, it is enough to melt a proper Bostonian's heart. (Susan)
We now are back at the Yacino's apartment recharging our batteries for this evenings church service back at ICC in the Colonial City. Doug will be preaching and many of the congregants will be "seekers", so Doug will tailor his message to that audience. We will reconnect with many of the leaders back at church and afterwards, hopefully reflecting and following up on the weekend. We all agreed this is a very talented leadership team with lots of energy and "mission" focus. Great to reflect on how we can translate some of this fervor to missions (inreach as well as outreach) back at RCC. Worth a discussion or two. (Gary)
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