So, this week...........From the Pastor's
Desk,
We all realize that change can sometimes be
as unnerving as it can be exciting. The word change means
something different is happening and that brings new and at
times uncertain results. Dave, Chuck and Marilyn realized three
years ago that change was needed for this church to continue and
they took that leap of faith. They also knew that not every
change was going to be as they wished it could be but they stood
on their faith that they must trust in God to bring life into
this ministry.
Slowly growth started to appear. new folks
were walking through the door, people were clapping and people
were singing. It started with friends just coming to support
their friends the new Pastors, some visiting once in a while but
different folks coming to see and hear the Word of God. As in
any church others came and left never to return, others came
every other week or once a month.
Then it seems as if God began to move,
began to see the faith, began to see that we were not going to
waver on His promises and we were not going to be discouraged. A
family was being born at Second Congregational!!
The church got a new paint job outside and
inside. We were blessed with a Spirit filled greeter to give a
special hug to those coming in. They were making our church
their home too!! Flowers were being planted outside. The gardens
were becoming more and more beautiful so much so that people
from the courthouse next door had to come over and express how
nice it looked. Beautiful flowers ran up and down the stairs in
wooden flowers cases made by our own members.
Its a huge start and its all with the grace
of Jesus. Friends and family gather before church standing in
the aisles laughing and sharing but whats even nicer is after
the service is over. No one is in any hurry to leave. In some
churches people watch the clock and are in their car almost
before the last amen is spoken but not here!! Its simply awesome
and to this Pastor so humbling.
With once started as a small coffee social
once a month has turned into an amazing pot luck lunch special
that not only feeds everyone but people leave with enough for
supper too!! People tell us all the time just how amazing the
food is and the love that is shared by everyone!!
Yes, Dave and chuck and Marilyn. First,
thank you and please take a look and see how your prayers are
being answered in so many ways. I pray that you continue to see
the vision and feel in your hearts that you had something to do
with this too!! Change is not easy but change was needed. Now we
are on a journey to do more to be more and to continue to fill
Second Congregation with more family and friends that will
continue to bring their faith and help as we become that Beacon
from inside out here in our home!!
God Bless,,,,,,,Pastor Larry