We Are All Talk.....

..... so far.....

Hi Church,

I am so happy to be enthused.  Even a little enthusiasm at this point is glorious after having a rough 2018.  Not only am I happy to be enthused, but it is so refreshing to see renewed enthusiasm in some of you.  I feel like we are building a little momentum for Jesus.

A new vision for Emmanuel is being born.  Our focus is shifting.  Engaging people will be the order of the day.... engage, engage, engage....   A refreshed take on Community Fellowship; a renewed effort on Personal Discipleship; a constant effort at Holy Worship.  I am not sure where this will take us.  In order to find out, we need to keep the ball rolling.

As important as the quiet time was (October-November) and as important as the church retreat was on Feb. 9th (phase 1) and as important as the introduction of the vision was on Feb. 18th (phase 2), the March 18th meeting (phase 3) is just as important.  We will have dinner at 6:30 (my lovely wife is fixing pulled pork!) and then building more enthusiasm after.  We will launch the newness with energy.

However, we will need to eventually get out of the meetings and into action.  So far it has been almost all talk.  The cynic would be quick to point this out.  The cynic wouldn't be wrong.  We still have a lot to prove to ourselves and to God (not sure if I care about the cynic.... unless it's you... in which case I offer you a continuous open invitation to get on board).

A new approach to ministry; new, enthusiastic leadership; new ideas; a different kind of action..... all inspired by the same old Holy Spirit who wants His church to thrive and be alive.  We are about to pivot.  I hope you will be ready.  If not, there are many of us who can help.

I am so happy to be enthused.

God is Good,
Pastor Joe