I had a really great meeting at church yesterday (said no one ever). Except it's true, I did really have a great meeting at church yesterday. We were working on our plan for mission giving, 2014 Calendar, and preparing for the the once a year congregational meeting. The last half of 2013 had been a little bit of a disaster (what with me being sick and all), so it was important to me that we move forward into 2014 with a clear path set.
The meeting started at 7:00 and went to 10:30, which made for a long day. Fact is I didn't notice. I was having fun. I really enjoy being a Pastor (it is such a source of joy and energy for me). I loved watching the excitement of the leaders in our church. I was moved by their willingness to stretch when committing to funding missions in the coming year. We have decided to double our missions budget in the coming year! We're putting our faith in God to lead us and I find that very exciting!
Jim Elliot (author of the quote above) was an evangelical Christian who committed himself to spreading the word of God in Ecuador, a cause that cost him his life. Unfortunately so many people of faith today find themselves committed to nothing but a superficial relationship with God and their church. We are called to so much more then that. Wherever you are - Be all there.
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