Sharing the Dream

Andrew and I learned something from Jocelyn, the director at RAMERC this weekend. She is an incredible resource gatherer. She isn't afraid to ask for help in order to keep her resource center running and moving forward. Posting her garden on the Denver Urban Gardens website is only the beginning. I received a phone call and several excited texts from Jocelyn on Friday and Saturday. She had members of SE Christian Church over, and they were doing all kinds of projects around the center. When I got there, I saw just what she meant. And while I was impressed at the large scale projects they had undertaken that morning, I was even more moved by Jocelyn herself. She was tickled pink, overflowing with joy. She cares about the resource center so much that it brought her to tears to see others pitching in to help with the upkeep. I think there was something more going on, though. . .I think Jocelyn seeks opportunities that involve others. She doesn't want to do what she does alone. She is overjoyed as she includes as many as possible in the greater vision of her ministry to others. Jocelyn's inclusive joy is what encouraged and challenged Andrew and I this weekend. Will we have the same desire to include others in our dreams, allowing as many as possible to contribute to our vision and goals? We hope so!

Members of SE Christian Church painting
the awnings at RAMERC



Look at that beautiful new fence!
And they trimmed her trees!



Here is Jocelyn (in red) sharing
the progress with several women
on the board of directors.



Jocelyn's joy



Jocelyn would tell you that she just knows how to open her mouth when she needs something done. We are starting to see and appreciate the wisdom in building a community that is supportive of and involved with our mission.