SO MUCH WONDER GOING ON

I am grateful to be in the kingdom of God. It is fascinating to watch Him....to expect Him....to work.

We are in a wonder-full time right now at Memorial Drive. The area around our property is decaying. Businesses and churches have opted to move into a nicer, safer part of town. Streets in our vicinity are good for the wheel alignment business. They are so rough they have put the rumble-seat back into all cars that travel them.

Everywhere we turn slack and sloppiness is seen on the increase. Neighbors are letting their houses and lawns suffer from lack of attention. Incomes in the area slide while attendees at the nearby casinos increase.

And yet...and yet...our people are naturally engaged in such a social climate of need. The work at nearby Lindbergh elementary gives just the right place for some of our members to engage their faith wares. Others find great opportunity to serve in the food pantry. They don't just hand out bags of groceries. These servants sit in private with every person who passes through to check on their needs and pray over/with them.

More and more are sitting with us on Sunday mornings and now serve beside us in community projects. We are called to be at the right place at the right time. Few among us are disengaged. From the wealthy to the middle class to the poor among us...everyone is so excited to be used by God that He be glorified for His work among us!

I can't explain what's happening to and for and with this congregation. It is remarkable. Nothing would be possible apart from God. We have no earthly heroes or icons. We simply have people that believe Him; whether the going is good or bad, we believe He calls us to His work.

So much wonder is going on. I don't know how God does that....but I pray He won't cut us off or shut us out. This is what we've dreamed about...and I really believe He is just getting us started.