28 new members will be welcomed into Racine Bible Church this Sunday. These participated in our first ever crash-course-membership-weekender in September. The list is filled with names who are already serving the church, faithfully and fruitfully, in many ways.
The Lord reminded me of some key leadership lessons last week. I taught through the lives of Saul and David for our OT survey class on Sunday evenings. The narrative was quite striking to me in the way that it highlighted pragmatism and man-pleasing versus obedience and the fear of the Lord as the key distinctives in leadership.
I don’t know about you, but we did not have a single trick-or-treater ring our doorbell. We had a big bag of candy all ready but no one came. Perhaps it has something to do with the freezing rain and whipping wind that was swirling around at that time?
What a great marriage retreat! I am writing thank you notes today to several couples (Williams, LaPointes, Papillons, Bowers, and Willems) who worked hard to make it a very excellent event.
We are finalizing plans for special December services. I can’t wait to hear the music and testimonies which will display the power of the gospel.
After our elders meeting this morning, I stayed in the room. Everyone else left and I remained in my chair just thinking and praying about all the men who had been around the table moments earlier. My prayers were filled with thanksgiving to God for the humility and unity evidenced in these men.