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I was an usher the day Chuck asked for volunteers to come forward. I was standing at the narthex listening to Chuck. Someone who had been at the early service said, “You’re probably going to want to go up for this.” So I did, and I am glad.
It was exciting to hear the ideas of others who also took this challenge. I seemed however, to be pondering on my Kingdom Assignment for a very long time. It wasn’t that I couldn’t think of ideas, it was that I couldn’t stop thinking of ideas!! I convinced myself that Chuck’s next sermon would be “Why Susan Buried the Talent”.
But God spoke to my heart in His own timing. I had been discussing a matter of concern for a few years, and had even taken the issue to the Christian Education Committee, but we had not taken action yet. So I decided to pursue it further as my Kingdom Assignment. The matter at hand was the children’s hallways in the lower administration building. I had helped paint the rotunda and the walls in the Bible Marketplace. The other three hallways however, were still stark white and empty. This appears very child un-friendly. So, what to do?
I had always thought it would be nice to have a way to hang up artwork and post church news and upcoming activities. Dennis and Debbie Connell became the answer to my prayers. Dennis sells a product called Traxx Systems which is a customized versatile combination of fabric bulletin boards and white boards. After seeing his samples of beautiful colors and textures, I was sold. Dennis was able to provide materials for all three walls at an affordable price. I am so grateful to Dennis and Debbie for their time and contribution to this project. I also appreciate others who have been involved with this Kingdom Assignment: Dave and Karen O’Brien, Jeannine Mayberry, Barbara Williamson, and Becky Griffin. We hope this addition to the children’s wing will enhance and further God’s Kingdom for all His children at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church.
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