Quick Update

It has been nearly 2-weeks since I've posted anything on here. I'm just busy, busy, busy. I started my latest Seminary course last week, Teaching and Preaching the Bible. I do most of my Seminary work on my lunch break at work or at night when everyone else has went to bed. Between pastoring, preparing, studying, and preaching 2 messages a week plus doing Wednesday evening Bible Study, I've not had much time for anything else. I just listened to a lecture by Pastor Sexton and he kept driving home the fact that God-given duties will not conflict. I'm trying my best to keep that in mind!

One problem that I have is trying to do too much. If there is a job to be done I'm always the first one to volunteer for it. I know that if I do it, it will get done and to my satisfaction. That may seem self-centered to you, but I am very particular when it comes to God's work. I never want anything to bring shame to His name or the the church. So, it is hard for me to delegate responsibilities to others. Right now there is a great need for someone else to lead the singing. I have always enjoyed being the church music director, however, that is really not what the LORD has called me to be. I am a bass singer and leading the congregational music puts a major strain on my vocal chords and is also a little embarrassing when I can't reach the high notes. I need to be able to focus on preaching and teaching the Bible. I know there is someone out there that would love to lead the congregation and choir in our Worship services. I'm praying that the LORD sends that person in.

I'm excited about what the LORD has in store for His church. One ministry that I was able to implement was the new Prayer Request Hotline. Many folks are now calling it daily and listening, leaving requests, and even praise reports! I think it is a wonderful way for everyone in the church to be able to be involved with our prayer needs. I've got many other things the LORD is dealing with me about that I want to put into place but it all takes time. I'll be sharing some of these things as we progress. Meanwhile, please pray for me and for our church. Pray that we would be the New Testament Church that the LORD would have us to be.