Lights Out!

Yesterday morning the outer lights of the auditorium would not turn on.  Sunday night, three of the lights, down the middle aisle, decided to go out as we ended.  We figure in a couple of weeks we will be more like the early church using candles.  Evidently we have some electrical issues that are being looked into, which generally means big expense.  Just what Danny Brackett needed, another project to look after on our buildings and grounds.  Let him know how much you appreciate everything he does around here.  By the way, this weeks sermon is called "Turn Out the Lights... the Party's Over." No relation to our lights going out (I hope).

Despite the electrical issues the atmosphere yesterday was great.  When Christians shine their lights it makes a huge difference.  The congregation sounded good in our singing Sunday morning and night.  Sunday night I enjoyed hearing my son preach.  No doubt mom and I are biased but we appreciate all the encouragement you gave him afterwards (as well as over the last few years).  We feel very blessed to serve and be a part of this church.

Along those lines, I want to commend this church on the attitude displayed in our Sunday Morning Bible class.  It is a very challenging subject which has the potential to make everyone comfortable (no matter what you believe) at some point in time.  Saying that, we need to speak up and discuss those things that you may disagree with.  Do it in love but feel free to work through things.  In fact, you may even agree with the teacher but you're not sure until you ask some questions.  But what if you disagree?  Treat them as a brother in Christ.  "In Doctrine - Unity; in Opinion - Liberty; but in all things Love." Once again I commend you for the way everyone has handled themselves.

Speaking of Bible classes, we need more volunteers in our children's program.  The last thing we want to do is have the same people teaching classes for years without a break.  Everyone has the potential to burn out so we want to eliminate that from happening.  In turn, a fresh teacher makes for better classes for our children.  We talk about the future of the church often, but unless we give them the best opportunities it is just talk.  See David Paladin or Andrea Wild if you are willing to take a turn in our kids program.

Finally, I want to induce something a church adopted by its leaders.  It is called the Monday Rule.  Basically, no one is allowed to complain to the church leaders on Sunday, they have to wait until Monday morning.  Why?  Read the article.  I am 100% in agreement with what the writer expresses.  http://timspivey.com/the-monday-rule/  Think about it.

Enough for today.  Continue to reach out to those who sit around you.  Let us know if there is someone who needs special care.  May God bless you this week.