I received a very nice voice mail this week from a Methodist preacher friend congratulating me on the Charlotte Observer article on our Fed Up Sunday project.
During the message, my friend gave some nice words about the creativity I had to “come up with such an idea.”
There’s only one problem with that thinking.
It wasn’t my idea.
In fact, when some of my colleagues on the staff first mentioned devoting a Sunday to something other than the usual Sunday fare (music, message, creative element), I hemmed. I hawed. I retreated into the silence that usually tells people, “he’s not agreeing with this idea.”
Yet bolder heads prevailed.
I gradually came to see the wisdom of this particular Radical Impact Project, especially one that follows so closely on the heels of the launch of our mission: inviting all people into a living relationship with Jesus.
Because if people can’t live in the first place they can’t even begin to think about a living relationship with a living Lord.
Sunday.
8:30. 10. 11:30.
Not my idea. Maybe that’s why it’s such a good one.
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Talbot-I must say that today was amazing. I felt the Holy Spirit was present today at Good Shepherd. What an awesome worship experience today was. Can’t wait to hear what the total number was for meals packed. Thank you to everyone that organized and volunteered their time for today’s event. Praise God!
Cada voluntario estaba conectado en un solo espiritu,y todo el dia estuve con el gozo de sentir la presencia de nuestro Dios entre sus fieles, fue maravilloso.Gloria a JESUS.
What a remarkable experience yesterday was! Every so often as I was packing the packages into the boxes I couldn’t help but think about the fact that I just contributed to saving a life! God is truly GOOD! I can’t wait to hear what the total count was! I am on the edge of my seat!