You will notice a new category on my goals list this week — Local Ministry/Hospitality/Friendship. One of my personal desires for 2015 is to plant deep roots in our local community. I recently took on a new ministry position at our church — helping to manage the coffee bar/cafe on Sunday mornings before church — and I am absolutely loving this opportunity to be back to serving in church again!
In addition, we also recently joined a community group in our church and this has been such a blessing to our family. And finally, I started meeting with a friend for weekly accountability and prayer times.
This might seem like I’m taking on a lot in a short amount of time, but it’s something that I’ve spent months considering/praying about/paring down my life for. And because we significantly cut down on my business responsibilities and commitments heading into 2015, it’s freed up room for me to have time and to invest in things that feed my soul in ways I’ve been longing for — like more time for deep relationships and opportunities to serve and use my gifts in our local church.
I can already tell how these things are breathing fresh inspiration, refreshment, and joy into my life. And I’m so grateful!
Last week’s goals:
Marriage/Mothering/Homemaking Goals
1. Continue on with our Morning Time routine.
2. Write a love note to Jesse.
3. Have a date night with Jesse.Personal Goals
4. Exercise at least 3 times.
5. Finish at least two books.
6. Work on the Cosy Posy Ear Warmer.
7. Try one new recipe.Business Goals
8. Write 2 substantive blog posts for next week.
9. Shoot a quick video for a project.
10. Finish the copy edits for my new manuscript.
This week’s goals:
Marriage/Mothering/Homemaking Goals
1. Continue on with our Morning Time routine.
2. Write a love note to Jesse.
3. Attend the Teach Them Diligently Conference in Nashville & decide on homeschool curriculum for next year. (SO excited that our family gets to attend a homeschool conference together — it’s been awhile since I’ve been an attender and not a speaker!)
Personal Goals
4. Exercise at least 4 times.
5. Finish at least two books.
6. Work on the Cosy Posy Ear Warmer. {By the time I get this done, it’s going to be summer! I guess I can save it for next winter!}
Local Ministry/Hospitality/Friendship Goals
7. Research coffee brewers and coffee to find a better solution for our church’s cafe.
8. Invite a single young man from our community group to have dinner with our family.
Business Goals
9. Write 3 substantive blog posts for next week.
10. Put together resources list for my manuscript.
How did you do on last week’s goals? What are your goals for this week? I’d love to have you share your progress on last week’s goals and your goals for this coming week in the comments. Of, if you’ve blogged about it, leave your direct link below. Let’s cheer each other on to live purposeful and productive lives! You can download a free customizable weekly goal-planning sheet here.
We go to Fellowship and we would love some different coffee:)!
I so hear you! We’re working on it. 🙂
We know at least one missionary that’s involved in selling coffee beans if you need a suggestion for coffee to buy. 🙂
The homeschool convention sounds so exciting! And I’m so glad to hear being more involved in your church has been a blessing. Being involved in church/church related group has always been a blessing for us. Thanks for sharing your goals. Although what you accomplish is so much(I can’t imagine being able to accomplish so much) it really challenges me to try to do more with my time.
What is on Silas’ daily list? I tried to read some of it on the picture… I have list for myself all the time… why not my kids?!? Great *printable* idea!
Hmmmm….you got me interested in how you organize your life and priorities and think through all that.
You praying through things encourages me.
I often feel the pressure or put pressure on my husband that’s its something we “have” to be a part of. But, more importantly what is God’s leading.
Love the new goal category and what a great example to set for your kids. I’m starting a new series on Biblical kindness and that’s what it’s all about! 🙂
One of the missionaries our church supports, runs this ministry for coffee. It might be a solution for your ministry: http://www.hopecoffee.com/ I don’t drink coffee, but I know people like it.
Such a great way to advance the Gospel.
Thanks so much for recommending it!
You reminded me to contact someone in our church about serving as greeters again as a family. Thank you!
Yay! That makes me so happy!
Glad that it is a single man you are inviting over. My brother was active in a church while he was single and later told me that people didn’t invite him for dinner or other social get togethers not held in the church building. Single men, as a category, tend to be over looked. (Except by the single women who look them over!
Glad that it is a single man you are inviting over. My brother was active in a church while he was single and later told me that people didn’t invite him for dinner or other social get togethers not held in the church building. Single men, as a category, tend to be over looked. (Except by the single women who look them over!
Yay for a new goal setting category and what a life-changing one! Blessings on your ministry 🙂
I knew I should have gone to Nashville not Atlanta! I love the new category. So many great ideas!
Bummer! 🙁 I almost spoke at the Atlanta one, but ended up deciding against it because it just wasn’t going to be a good fit for our schedule this year.
My goal this week is to spend some extra time with our dogs. The dogs (and me) have put on a couple pounds over winter. I am hoping to throw a frisbee, ball or go for a walk to get us back in shape.
I love your new goal category! What a wonderful priority you are making! Inviting someone into your home for dinner is a great idea.
I had a blog goal to start my first series and I just started it (a 30 Day Spring Cleaning Challenge) last week. Most of my goals are monthly as that is about all I can keep up with. 🙂