I won't be preaching this Sunday. Someone from our church is giving his first sermon. I met Scott 3 weeks after arriving here. I had just become a pastor, and Scott and Linda's 13-year-old son was killed in an ultra-light crash. They didn't go to church, but Scott's sister did. She asked me to go see them. All I remember is that I didn't have any idea what to say. That was my first funeral.
Several weeks later Scott & Linda were in church. And they've basically been there ever since. At first, Scott was quiet. Then he got real bold. He used to challenge me on just about everything. Now, 7 years later, he is chairman of our board. It is so awesome to watch Jesus transform someone. Scott & Linda (and Katie & Megan) mean the world to me. They are special people.
Anyway, I hope to have more in-house speakers. My wife has spoken several times - and everyone always appreciates it - she has such good insights. Someday I'm sure my son will preach for us. Isaac seems to have it in his blood (sorry, pal). He is great. And I wish I could get Carrie to speak too. She loves to talk in front of people. I don't know where that came from - because I used to HATE to speak in public. There are a couple of other people in our group that I envision sharing some day too.
Thanks for being so active in the life of our church, Lord. I pray that it doesn't stop. And I pray that it goes well for Scott this weekend. It will be much different than his normal heavy-equipment-operator job.
Peace. Revolution.
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It is times like these that remind me what ministry is all about. Sometimes I wonder why Yoder was in our path, but then I think of some of the cool things we would not have been able to witness or be a part of and realize this was a good path.
Awesome.
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