Dear Restoration, The vestry just had their final meeting of 2023! Following dinner and a time of prayer, we spent some time reflecting on the year- things we accomplished, how we worked together, and what important things are on the horizon. We also talked expectantly about what the Lord might have in store for us […]
“By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” 2 Timothy 1:14 The first half of 2023 has been filled with many blessings at Restoration. We are thankful for how the Lord has provided in so many ways. At the beginning of year, the current Vestry met for our annual retreat […]
November 29, 2022 The Vestry met at Restoration on November 29th for our last in-person meeting of the year. We gathered in prayer as Meaghan Maguire led us in giving thanks for this season of waiting in hopeful anticipation, for our three out-going vestry members, and for the Restoration members willing to stand in our […]
October 25, 2022 The vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, October 25, for our tenth meeting of 2022. David Fahrenkrug used the Book of Common Prayer to lead us through a series of prayers on God’s faithfulness. We then responded with a time of reflection on how God has been faithful to our community over […]
September 20, 2022 The vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, September 20, for our ninth meeting of 2022. Jen Paterno led us in prayer, thanking God for our faithful Apex leaders, Lexi McMann and Ryan Goyer. We prayed for God’s grace in the coming months as Lexi prepares for maternity leave in early October while Ryan […]
August 23, 2022 The Vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, August 23, for our eighth meeting of 2022. We earnestly prayed for God’s wisdom in discerning who he has determined should be our next Rector, should David be elected Bishop, and for the three candidates put forward to be our next Bishop. We prayed that […]
July 19, 2022 The Vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, July 19, for our seventh meeting of 2022. Mary Jo led us in prayer in the sanctuary. We earnestly prayed for God’s wisdom in discerning who he has determined should be our next Rector, should David be elected Bishop, and a sense of peace for […]
June 28, 2022 The Vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, June 28, for our sixth meeting of 2022. David Hanke led us in prayer in the sanctuary. We praised God for his provision of Isaac Wardell as Restoration’s new Director of Worship Arts and for his financial provision through the generous giving of our Church as […]
The vestry met at Restoration on Tuesday, May 24, for our fifth meeting of 2022. We were happy to gather in the upper narthex for dinner and business as Louise hosted potential Kids Small Group Leaders in the fellowship hall. Karen McNeilly led us as we knelt in prayer in the sanctuary, lifting up Restoration’s search […]
April 26, 2022 The Vestry met virtually on Tuesday, April 26, for our fourth monthly meeting of 2022. We remain grateful for Zoom and the technology that enables us stay connected and have important conversations despite travel and other schedule conflicts making it impossible for us to meet in person as we prefer to do.Dan Vogel […]