The Central Yellowstone group of NU Places 4 NU Faces had our weekend retreat at Luccock Park in the paradise valley. It was a glorious weekend. For those of us that had never been to Luccock it was a God gift of wonder and mountains that took our breaths away in their powerful jut to the sky. For those that had been in this Holy place before, it was a heartwarming homecoming.
Most of our time was spent learning a bit about each other, but mostly coming to understand John and Charles Wesley a bit better. Coming to understand: "Why 'Methodist'". We thank Marvin and Kay Lansverk for their gentle questioning, information and historical perspective. I can now say I feel better able to respond to the question "What makes Methodist's different?' or "Why are you a Methodist?"
We ended the weekend in a shared church service with all the Park County United Methodists. This was their third annual All Park County church at Luccock. It brought together Grace, Holbrook, Pine Creek and Shields Valley congregations. The message felt like a commissioning to those of us of the NU Places 4 NU Faces group, as Reverend Fred Amborn III spike about "Rich in Heritage, Looking to the future".
His message was about the rich heritage we have in Jesus Christ and the call from God to each of each to be in service and mission in Jesus name, reaching out to reconcile others to God. Sharing the news that all are God's children. All are to be reconciled. And isn't that what we are exploring here in the NU Places 4 NU Faces sessions?
Our next meeting will be October 1st from 9-3 at the Evangelical United Methodist church in Billings. I, for one, am looking forward to the Journey.
Humbly submitted: Marie L. Hamilton
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