Although it seems like forever, only a week has passed since the cleanup of our church lot. Not much has happened on the building front since last Monday, but we do now have our lighted sign back and the trenches that were dug across the backyard of the parsonage to run underground wires are filled in, have been levelled out nicely with topsoil and are seeded down with grass seed.
Tonight, Tuesday, May 3rd, at 7 pm, we have called a meeting to allow our church folks to voice their opinions of where they would like to see a new church built. Many rumors have passed around the community as to where the new building will be, but as yet, no plans have been made. Some possible sights have been investigated and questions asked concerning viability, but nothing has been decided. And nothing will be decided tonight. The intent of the meeting is simply to give the membership of our church an opportunity to talk and a vote will not take place until at least May 17th when we have our annual meeting scheduled.
We have challenged our church to set aside time on Wednesdays for prayer and fasting. This is an important juncture in the history of Havelock Wesleyan and the decisions we make in the next several months will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of our church for many years to come. It is of utmost importance that we set aside time to specifically pray about these decisions, not only sharing our desires with God, but asking what His desire is and taking time to listen to what He has to say. If we all are seeking His leading with a willing heart and a listening ear, this process will go much smoother. It is when we let "me" get in the way of Him that the hurdles will become insurmountable.
Keep praying. Listen carefully when the Spirit speaks and be willing to do what God asks. And above all, let your life shine brightly for Jesus as we press ahead for the glory of His Kingdom.
The church meeting was very encoruaging. Firstly, almost all of the church members attended. Secondly, each person felt free to express an opinion or offer a comment. I know God is faithfull and He will direct our path to our new home.
ReplyDeleteThe church family is clear on who we are and on what it is God wants us to be busy doing. In the near future, He will also provide us with that home base from which to work. Until then, we rest in His care and give Him thanks for His goodness to us.