Hello:
Today I set out for our denominations Annual Conference (AC). We do this once a year with the intent of increasing our ability to do ministry, and to make disciples for Jesus Christ. This year promises to be a very contentious year. We will be deciding on delegates to our General (or World Wide) conference and our Jurisdictional (or regional) conference. In the middle of all the politicking and general mayhem, we will also be deciding the fates of 4 properties we have for the usage of campers in our denomination.
Now, I won't bore you with the details, just suffice it to say that there are many angry peoples on both sides of this issue.
The fear I have is this; Will God even be in attendance at this meeting that is supposed to be about one of His churches? Yes we will pray, and yes we will invoke the name of God, but I can't help but wonder if all those involved are wanting to do God's will, or just want God to endorse their will.
All I know is this; When the smoke clears and the dust settles, I will be coming back to the church God has sent me to serve. I will care for the sheep, seek out the lost, invite the forgotten and overlooked. I will do all in my power to alleviate pain and suffering, and work as hard as I can to keep the doors open on both churches so that all, and I mean ALL people will have a place to worship. For you see I know this...
God is in control, and no matter what decision we make, good or bad, God will bring it to His glory. I trust that I will be used by God to do what needs to be done.
Any way, I will try to update with my take on what happens at AC. Meanwhile, those of you that live in Doniphan, MO, there is a great preacher filling the pulpit at the Methodist Church this week. Come and support her and hear what she has to say.
So until next time
OMNIA CHRISTUS (All for Christ)
Kent
