Something I talk about often is the fact ministry is people. It's about people, for people, by people called of God. So any program, ministry or church that does not focus on people is definitely out of whack. Riverstone Church is about ministry and not meetings. We are about people over programs. That is why we are willing to cancel, cut or suspend programs in order to help people heal up.
This week has been a major people week. It literally has been one thing after another. Every day something new has happened. I have to admit that on Tuesday I was big time feeling the pressure. But I dove into God's word, spent time in prayer and trusted that God would be God and do what He does. And he has. So I'm not worrying about stuff.
But there are always ramifications to decisions made for the sake of people. Motives will be misinterpreted, words will be misspoken, attitudes will be misunderstood. Yet, God is in control. I love being back in Claremont. I absolutely love Riverstone Church. Every single person that is a part of it is special to me. Even those that try to tick me off sometimes. I love them all.
So, the way I see it, a bad day, or in this case week, is infinitely better than a good day in other places. I will take it as it comes because I know God is in control, He has called me to this place, and Riverstone Church is not like any church I have ever been a part of. I love it.
Over the next couple of months we will be realigning and doing some redesigning to better and more effectively serve our church and our community. So don't be discouraged or worried about the changes. They are all good. And I encourage you, if you are not using your spiritual gifts in service for God, get involved. Don't be a spectator. That's boring. Be a part of something bigger than you and help see lives changed for the glory of God.
This week has been a major people week. It literally has been one thing after another. Every day something new has happened. I have to admit that on Tuesday I was big time feeling the pressure. But I dove into God's word, spent time in prayer and trusted that God would be God and do what He does. And he has. So I'm not worrying about stuff.
But there are always ramifications to decisions made for the sake of people. Motives will be misinterpreted, words will be misspoken, attitudes will be misunderstood. Yet, God is in control. I love being back in Claremont. I absolutely love Riverstone Church. Every single person that is a part of it is special to me. Even those that try to tick me off sometimes. I love them all.
So, the way I see it, a bad day, or in this case week, is infinitely better than a good day in other places. I will take it as it comes because I know God is in control, He has called me to this place, and Riverstone Church is not like any church I have ever been a part of. I love it.
Over the next couple of months we will be realigning and doing some redesigning to better and more effectively serve our church and our community. So don't be discouraged or worried about the changes. They are all good. And I encourage you, if you are not using your spiritual gifts in service for God, get involved. Don't be a spectator. That's boring. Be a part of something bigger than you and help see lives changed for the glory of God.
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