Behind every ministry is a story, a journey shaped by calling, struggle, hope, and grace. In this six-week preaching series, This Is Our Story, the pastors of The Vine will share their personal paths to ministry: our gifts, our passions, and the moments that shaped our call. As we open our lives to you, we will also reflect on how these stories are woven into the larger story of The Vine, a hybrid faith community rooted in healing and belonging. Through our stories, may you hear echoes of your own and be reminded that God is still writing a story in all of us. Lynn came to intentional organized ministry after many years and experiences of God’s love and interacting with God’s people. Existential wonder as a small child and witnessing parental responses formed the very beginning of her faith journey. Life’s challenges and significant people added and subtracted growth at various times for moments or longer seasons. Lynn hopes to share some of the influential episodes that she feels helped to form her faith journey, which she hopes you will find relatable. Some are silly and some are profound, but most of them can reveal the presence of the Holy Spirit. Lynn is grateful to be connected to the Vine as it reflects many of life’s twists and turns, but more importantly it represents our connectedness to one another and our continued growth through the love of God. Join a small group and connect: https://thevineumc.church #church #Jesus #worship #faith #SermonOnTheMount #church #story