Readings for
May 27, 2012
8th Sunday of Easter
PENTECOST
Reading I: Acts 2: 1-11
Reading II: I Cor 123b-7, 12-13
Gospel: Jn 20: 19-23
Readings for Today
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Living Your Strengths Moira Schumacher, (206) 242-4575 ext.34, stfoastrengths@yahoo.com Living Your Strengths The last Living Your Strengths Class was May 12th, 2012 from 1pm-4pm. This class met just one time. This was a short intensive class. We met in the Parish Hall. Are you wondering about your strengths but just can't commit to a four- week series? This might be the class for you. Have You Lived Your Strengths Today? In order to get started, pick up the book from the Parish Office (cost $18) or contact Moira to make other arrangements. Once you have the book, go to the back of the book. There you will find the green insert that contains the website and your code for the online test. The test takes about 30 min. It is best to take it uninterrupted. You will get your results immediately. Please bring the results and the book to the first class. For assistance with taking the test, contact Moira.
Gallup Research shows the chances of anyone having the same: 
Living Your Strengths. This is the religious spinoff of Clifton's first co-authored bestseller, Now, Discover Your Strengths, which was aimed more squarely at the business world. The principles in both books are the same: individuals will be happier and more successful if they build on their strengths, rather than focusing on overcoming their weaknesses. The authors call for a "strengths revolution" in churches that will allow more congregants to feel they contribute by doing what they do best. If congregational leaders can identify members' strengths and assign tasks in harmony with those traits, they will enjoy a greater sense of connection to and satisfaction with their religious communities—something the authors suggest is in short supply. It is a simple message fleshed out by an inventory of 34 possible "signature themes". Readers can determine their own top five signature themes by using an ID code (unique to each book copy) to take an online personality test developed by the Gallup Organization. The authors' "theology of strengths" refers to Paul's sermon on "the body of Christ" (1 Corinthians) and Christ's parable of the talents, among other biblical passages. This is an action-oriented book, and taking the test will give readers a personal hook. It should appeal to religious book groups as well as individuals and church leaders. While millions of people in the U.S. are actively involved in some sort of religious organization, many people feel disengaged from their faith communities. More than half report that they really don't get the opportunity in their congregation to do what they do best. The problem is this: too many people's talents are going unappreciated. But it doesn't have to be this way. Living Your Strengths shows readers how to use their innate gifts to enrich their faith communities. The book shows people how to identify and affirm their talents, and how to use them for growth and service. Most importantly, Living Your Strengths helps people discover their true callings. The book includes an ID code that gives readers access to StrengthsFinder.com, a personality assessment that reveals the user's top five talents. |
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