One of my college professors said, “If you fail to plan, plan to fail.” Our elders have set aside October 27 as a day for the congregation to meet together and discuss the future of the church here. They have put some thought and prayer into planning this day and are asking for our support and participation. What can we do?
PRAY. The Psalmist writes, “Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain” (Psalm 127:1). We need to ask for the Lord’s help and blessing as we make plans for the future. In James 4, James does not condemn making plans, he condemns making plans without the Lord. “Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that” (James 4:15). As we make plans, let’s be sure to ask for the guidance and help of our Father. Also remember, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16).
PRAY. The Psalmist writes, “Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain” (Psalm 127:1). We need to ask for the Lord’s help and blessing as we make plans for the future. In James 4, James does not condemn making plans, he condemns making plans without the Lord. “Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that” (James 4:15). As we make plans, let’s be sure to ask for the guidance and help of our Father. Also remember, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16).
PREPARE. The elders are seeking input from everyone in the congregation. You can begin now to think about your ideas and goals for the congregation. Put some time and effort into it. Don’t wait until you get here to start thinking and planning. Do some preparation in advance.
PRESENCE. It would be great to have 100% attendance, but that depends on you. If you are not here, 100% is impossible. If you have plans for that day, reschedule them if possible. I believe next Saturday can be the start of a great future for the congregation, but we need you. Your goals, your ideas, your dreams are needed, and the best way to share them is to be here with everyone else.
PARTICIPATE. Yes, your presence is needed and wanted, but if all you do is show up then you have not done all you can. Your input is requested. Your ideas are wanted. Not only would it be great to have 100% attendance, it would be even better to have 100% participation. Once again, that is impossible without you.
I am excited about the future for this congregation. I believe God can accomplish great things through us. I believe those things will be better accomplished if we are proactive rather than reactive. This Saturday is an opportunity for us to do just that. Make your plans to be here.
--Lamar
PRESENCE. It would be great to have 100% attendance, but that depends on you. If you are not here, 100% is impossible. If you have plans for that day, reschedule them if possible. I believe next Saturday can be the start of a great future for the congregation, but we need you. Your goals, your ideas, your dreams are needed, and the best way to share them is to be here with everyone else.
PARTICIPATE. Yes, your presence is needed and wanted, but if all you do is show up then you have not done all you can. Your input is requested. Your ideas are wanted. Not only would it be great to have 100% attendance, it would be even better to have 100% participation. Once again, that is impossible without you.
I am excited about the future for this congregation. I believe God can accomplish great things through us. I believe those things will be better accomplished if we are proactive rather than reactive. This Saturday is an opportunity for us to do just that. Make your plans to be here.
--Lamar
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