By Will DeLair
Tom Hanks is often famously quoted in his 1994 role as Forest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” These are such true words that come from the title character. In my experience, this quote is often used as a poor antidote when difficult situations arise. That use of the quote, however, misses the splendor of it.

We all lead uniquely wonderful lives. We never do know what we’re “gonna get,” but that is what allows us to be pioneers into new lands with God as our guide. It is this mystery of life that takes us to new and unexpected places with God’s comforting spirit giving us calm and perspective through it all.
Just as every individual life is different, so is the life of each congregation. The weekly programming and needs of a small town Presbyterian Church will be far different from what you will find at big city Presbyterian Church.

It is with this belief that we are exploring new program ideas that are unique to the needs of FPCJ. Borrowing from a college, Rev. Riggle and I have framed an idea that we are tentatively calling Holy Play. Holy Play will be a time of fellowship for our adult population. It will provide times for laughter, exploration, and enjoyment for those who join us in the new ministry.

Please join us in our first event: a discussion on our spirituality through the means of a workshop in the ceramics studio at Calvin Center. It is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th, with shuttles leaving the church at 1:00pm (arriving at Calvin Center around 1:30pm). Folks will be returned to the church at 4:00pm. Please contact Will DeLair if you wish to join the fun or if there are any questions about the program, after all, you never know what you’re “gonna get.”