Generous Listening

Pastor Renee Ford

This morning, Pastor Renee Ford’s sermon was on Luke 8:16-21 which teaches us that Jesus listened generously to others.

When we listen to others, are we listening with our whole heart? Or are we distracted? Is it hard to keep our attention on the other person’s conversation when so many things are racing through our minds?

Sometimes, we need a friend to generously listen to us. I know I do.

As we remember that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, be generous in listening to neighbors and coworkers.

Here is an interesting blog that tells what people are doing to provide "free listening".



Pastor Renee Ford is the pastor for Grays United Methodist Church, Houserville House of Hope, and Woodycrest United Methodist Church. She is also an Instructional Designer for the Department of eLearning Design and Innovation Group in the Smeal College of Business at Penn State.

The Power of Team

The Power of Team

The flightless fairy penguin of Australia stands

less than a foot tall and is clumsy on land, where

the fox is its natural enemy. Alone, one penguin

wouldn't survive for long. So, after each day in the

water, they gather where the surf meets the shore,

waiting until the last penguin joins them. Then shoulder

to shoulder they march up the beach to their burrows.

They support each other. They rely on each other.

And everyone, except the fox, wins.

We're a stronger team because of you.

 

When supervisors recognize their employees, it helps them feel appreciated and they will want to work harder.

 

In our customer service group of six, our supervisor would give each of us a customer service recognition gift each year during Customer Service Celebration Week, which is the week of October 1-5, this year.

It has been four years since I have worked and finding these recognitions brought back many wonderful memories of my work in customer service.
 

Employees really like to be appreciated. Please remember your employees with rewards of recognition for their service and contributions.

Below are two other customer service recognitions from my supervisor: