Let me say one other thing about this process we are beginning. Finding God’s will in staffing is of critical importance in the church. Consideration must be given to the needs of the church balanced by outreach and careful attention paid to biblical qualifications. When we are talking about the music of the church we have to add musical taste, generational differences and personal style. Within the church we have all kinds of tastes and styles. No one style suits everyone. Add to the mix the fact that we are in the midst of a “culture shift” and you have an impossible assignment! Yet nothing is impossible for God. All of that to say, “We will all have to make some adjustments.” No one is going to get everything they want. But the nature of family is that we consider others more important than ourselves. What matters most is not that I get what I want but that the church goes on. The kingdom of God advances and new people are reached with the life-giving message of Christ. With that as our motivation we can rejoice in whatever direction God leads.

I’ll see you Sunday.

Rod

Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes;
He arose the victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Rod

• 03/11: The Biblical Gospel, from Luke 13:22-35.
• 03/18: The Coming Judgment, from Matthew 25:31-46.
• 03/25: What Will You Do with the Gospel, from Matthew 22:1-14.
• 04/01: Engaging in Authentic Gospel Ministry, from Acts 17:16-34.
• 04/15: Full-Gospel Ministry, from Luke 13:1-9.
• 04/22: A Snapshot of Normal Christian Living, from Luke 17:1-10.
• 05/06: The Cost of Discipleship, from Luke 14:25-33.

• 2/22: Meekness the Means of World Conquest? from Matthew 5:5.
• 2/29: Righteousness, the Key to Genuine Happiness, from Matthew 5:6.
• 3/11: Happy are the Merciful, from Matthew 4:25-5:7.
• 3/14: Purity: The Path to Clarity, from Matthew 5:8.
• 03/21: (Oops, we missed this one.)
• 03/28: Happy Are the Persecuted? from Matthew 5:10-12.