God has given the Body of Christ various gifts, and each member has a vital voice and function that cannot find expression alongside heavy-handed leadership. When comfort zones are leading , the congregation is content to take care of its own and folks tend to have a survival or maintenance mentality. The leaders walk by sight, not by faith. However, when we see the examples of Abraham and Sarah, Aquila and Priscilla, Mary and Martha, Peter, James and John, we realize that God calls us to move beyond our comfort zones. We find people on a spiritual journey, living by faith and not by sight.
New staff is in place.
Lay leadership is energized and spirit-filled, by God's grace. The building renovations and accessibility issues are being addressed. May we continue to be faith to God's leadership in the days and weeks ahead. Every day we receive gifts from God, from our family and friends. Not every day do we receive a gift from the federal government.