As I get to know people, I also get to know the church. How does it function? What systems are in place that encourage ministry to run efficiently? Where is God seen in the midst of all the work? How is the Good News communicated and to whom? There are lots of questions and I’ll be getting answers as time goes by.
Sunday was awesome for me. I know I have a different preaching style. Some have called it a ‘conversation’ rather than a sermon. It makes me no difference as long as I’m…what?…. Relevant, authentic and excellent (or at least pursue excellence) to the people I‘m trying to reach for Jesus. The grace of God is evident in the church as I met so many people who seemed to be having a genuinely good day. I’m also 10 pounds heavier now too. But the 10 pounds will help me last until the next potluck (pastors only eat free food because it tastes the best).
I thank you for the welcome. And if you weren’t there for my first Sunday, you can be there for my second because I’ve been told I get to preach again. I’m looking forward to working with all of you to continue making Emmanuel the relevant, authentic and excellent church that God wants it to be.
Please take the time to sign up and visit us at the parsonage. If you do, you will play a key part in the future months. God always has plans for us and we get to be on the great journey of finding out what those plans are.
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