Sunday, July 31, 2005

Pressing Forward!

Sonbright Christian Center is a vibrant, growing body of believers pressing forward with the vision in the power of the Holy Spirit!

Many who have visited with us have chosen to make SCC their home church, and in the past year, we have added nineteen (19) new members to the church both by transfer and by covenant.

It has been said that a church without youth is a dying church. With this, I wholeheartedly agree. We rejoice, however, to see our youth and children’s ministries growing! Jesus placed great importance on children: “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God” (Mark 10:13-14).

The fact that we are growing necessarily requires adaptability! Adaptability simply means an ability to adjust to changes and new conditions.

For example, Sister Lynn Human, our Children’s Ministry Pastor, has requested volunteers to assist in the nursery. As our children’s ministry continues to grow, it will be necessary to add more volunteers. The same applies to every other ministry operating at SCC.

As we continue to grow and adapt to accommodate growth, the enemy will surely continue to fight against our efforts! It is imperative that we know his tactics and diligently seek to model Jesus’ example in order to defeat the enemy.

I am committed to press on by the grace and strength of the Lord, and to make the necessary changes to accommodate growth. We may, at times, need to change our structure, our methods, etc., but never will we compromise the fundamentals of the faith! Together, we will overcome every obstacle and see victory on top of victory as we press forward...together!

It is my prayer that the Lord bless and strengthen everyone of you as you submit to His way and His will!