I have been wondering what to write this week, something insightful? Something thought provoking? Or something observational? Or maybe all of the above?
Last Friday and Saturday I was well and truly involved in the Wellington Diocese Ordination Service, what I observed there was the number of young people and couples that were committing themselves to service, and with them come families, there were children, teenagers’, young adults everywhere. I looked at this and thought this is the service model and level of engagement Rotary needs.
The Sunday Sermon referred to this and the differing styles of worship that have grown up, it was definitely not a one size fits all. There was somewhere for everyone to feel welcome and at home, a style that suited, a venue that suited and a time that suited. Also was the message that to each was given a gift, some encourage, some are visionaries, some lead and some serve and support.
As President and you as Rotarians will have heard we must rejuvenate or have new ways of doing Rotary or we won’t be around. Rejuvenation is not simply attracting more members, it is providing for all a place where we feel we belong, where we feel valued, feel supported, feel respected, to put the Christian spin on it, where we feel loved. When we feel we belong we are freed to provide service to others.
Now if look at the gifts each of us has been given, it becomes clear that rejuvenation is the responsibility of all of us, each of brings a piece of the puzzle or a thread to the tapestry.
We will soon be doing a survey to see where you want Tawa Rotary to go. We will be selecting the leadership team to work with President Elect Karyn and to find a new President to follow her.
As a reminder of providing service this coming Saturday the 28th of November we have Stuff the Trailer with Inner Wheel, I understand that things are well progressed in the organisation of this event so keep some time free to help out and support the local foodbank and make Rotary seen in the Community. There are rosters so please put your name down and help out.
