A Reflection On Sunday
What a wonder to behold this last Sunday was. God placed a call upon His people here at St. Peter’s. We answered in spades.
A new service was launched with only minor glitches. These were related to the particular timing of the new regime. Most will be easily overcome in time and a very few never eliminated as there always exceptions to the rule in life.
We were about equally split between the two services in terms of adult attendance. Both services enjoyed what some call the critical mass necessary for corporate worship. Attendance was up considerably when you combine the numbers. Our expectation is that attendance will rise considerably again this Sunday as those squeezing that last bit of sun and fun out of Summer return to the seasons of work and school that govern most of us. Special kudos go forth to those six families that attended both services. There was a sense of excitement and enthusiasm in the air about navigating our way into the course the Holy Spirit has laid before us.
Noteworthy was the warm and intense fellowship enjoyed from 10:00 to 10:30. Intentionally we created this time in the Ark to overcome any loss of intimacy or relationships when some migrate to a new service. Objective achieved. There was not a space in the Ark that was not filled with encouraging and edifying conversation. During this designated Fellowship time Bob McCuistion will be operating ”Pete’s Picks.” You may find a good book. At very least you will be able to engage a missionary with sixteen years of experience in the foreign missions field.
Noteworthy as well was the success of David Hudspeth’s new class, Between Two Worlds. This new offering beginning at 10:30 was a necessary component to make it possible for every person to be engaged in Christian Education regardless of the service the person chooses to attend. David got underway with 13 and more are expected in the weeks ahead. David said the Holy Spirit orchestrated a service and sermon that became a perfect segue for this study of Acts.
For the weeks ahead? First, simply come. It is a joy for me, as it is for all of us I am sure, to be in the company of saints being sanctified. It is only in gathering that we can do life together and continue to assemble as the Word exhorts us. Second, come early or stay late but be hear from 10:00 to 10:30. Before God adds a single person to His fold here, we are the Body of Christ. Conversation make us aware of each others’ struggles and each others’ joys, things to be met or celebrated through the body of believers.
Today I give God the glory and I thank Him in my every remembrance of you.