I know, I know… its been ages since I made a post. Tons of stuff things have happened since I last blogged: bank got robbed, moved to Louisville, Ky, enrolled in Seminary (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), working in a dining hall, far removed from family… and this all took place in under a week.
Currently, I’m studying for an MDiv with a concentration in Leadership… fun stuff.
Fun news, my son, Eli, is using sign language, regularly. Lisa, hopefully, will start work soon in the Jefferson County School System.
For more fun stuff, Cumnock Baptist Church is reaching a breakpoint in its attendance. The church, currently, can only hold, max capacity, 96 people. This past Sunday, attendance was 68, and that is also the current average (which is quickly rising). Church Rule of Attendance states that once a church reaches 80% capacity (90% in suburban areas, 70% in rural), attendance will plateau and could fall. WELL, 70% of 96 is 67.2 (personally, I’ve never really seen .2 of a person, but they could exist). For all you non-math gurus, 68 > 67.2. So, something needs to be done. How awesome a problem is this?! Debate is underway to either create a second service or add more rows in the meantime.
- It’s odd not being a part of Cumnock Baptist Church. We are currently looking for a new church home and have visited 4 churches, all different in their styles, some good, some not-so-good. But, Cumnock, you guys have been, and are, fantastic. I see great potential and many up-and-coming potential leaders. Don’t sit on your hands and let this moment pass. It appears that God is moving in the community, but Scripture also points out that if we don’t allow the Spirit to move us, he will move on. PLEASE don’t let the Spirit move on. Diligently pray for God’s guidance. Ask for wisdom, humility, flexibility… ask that God open your heart and reveal any hidden sin. Don’t be like Achan in Joshua 7:16-26 and sin, then try to hide it from God. It will not only hurt you, but the community as a whole, too.
Work it family! God is about to do more amazing things, IF you will allow yourselves to be moved by God!
