A Call to Unity and Submission
My home church's building burned down Saturday morning, for those of you who don't already know. We were scheduled to break ground for a new educational wing Sunday morning, but evidently God had other plans! Now, we're just working to catch on to His. :o)
courtesy of Brother Joe
Many have documented the event. Here are some links for those interested:
The Journal Star
Keith's blog entry
Keith's photos
Bess's pix
A blog entry of Rebecca's
Rebecca's photos
Gary's photos
Renae's post
As my title indicates, unity and submission are two things greatly on my heart at this time. Zion Church is a strong body, but the stress of change can do funny things. Though I don't anticipate division, hardship is certainly upon us and we would be foolish not to be wary of such a visitor. Oh, how good it was to worship this morning with the body of Christ! It was wonderful to gather together and know that our communion together has not changed. How dearly I love my brothers and sisters!
But along with big decisions always come strong opinions. I joyfully anticipate the contribution of ideas for how Zion could move forward, though I pray fervently that God will give us each the grace to submit to our leadership once they come to definitive decisions. May we trust our leadership implicitly, may they be unified in Christ, and may God guide our steps as we seek to be faithful with all He has given us!
posted by Kate @ 11:40 PM
2 Comments:
I firmly believe the membership and leadership of Zion will come through this stronger and more unified. There will probably be some marginal attrition, but my hope is the congregation stays together through this time of struggle.
Thanks, Heath. I believe we will, too, though it's not something I'd take for granted. But yes, I believe that God will give us additional strength and I pray that we can be a good witness in the months and years to come!
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