I remember when I was a pastor in Texas and a member of the church gave me this cute sign with a mother bird feeding her babies; the sign read, "Lord, give me strength to endure your many blessings!" That's how I have felt lately. This is such an exciting time and I apologize for not taking the time to give God thanks and praise.
- We had record attendance (post Ivan) on Easter Sunday.
- We have more children and youth in the church than ever before.
- We have a new Church Strategy Team and what an exciting group of people.
- We recently completed small group training for our new Circles of Grace Ministry that begins in a few weeks.
- We were able to apply over $4,000.00 (20%)in an additional principle payment from gifts to The Next Step.
- Not only that, but the member who gave $10,000.00 as an extra principle payment in 2009 did it again in 2010.
- Better than all of that is the baptisms and new members we have been blessed to receive already this year.
So thank you for the reminder to give God praise and glory!
Am I saying our church is without trouble? Not at all. I'll close with one of my favorite passages from the Bible.
John 16:33 (New International Version)
33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
