a thankful pastor
I can't believe it's been a full month since I added my random thoughts here, and for you regular readers (both of you) I promise to do better....
Mainly what's on my mind today is how thankful I am to serve such a responsive congregation. Having heard 'horror stories' from other pastors through the years (and having lived a few myself), it's just an incredibly good feeling to know that people are connecting with our weekend services and in particular our current emphasis on leaving a spiritual legacy with the next generation. The summertime attendance for this series, as well as over 60 new volunteers to serve our kids and over $5,000 given for youth retreat scholarships and about 90 copies of Battle Cry for a Generation having beeen sold in the last 3 weeks tells me that CLCers are getting the message and that we're stepping up to the plate.
I'm also thankful for such a capable team to serve with. Pastor Dan has done such a great job of inspiring the response listed above, and both he and Pastor Michele will help us conclude the series this weekend with practical steps that every parent can take. It's such a neat experience for my wife and me to sit back and put others up front and know that they're capable and anointed, the congregation is receiving, and we're all serving together. If you haven't taken time to thank Dan or Michele or Brandy (who created that terrific slideshow of our kids and volunteers last week) or Jeff (who leads all the behind-the-scenes media work) or even my lovely wife, Chris (who made such an anointed appeal last weekend) - maybe this would be a good time to drop an email or express your appreciation to any of the wonderful volunteers who serve us all each week and who make CLC the kind of family it is!
I'm looking forward to the difference I believe we'll make in the next generation because of your response. Don't forget to register for any of the upcoming special events and classes designed to HELP us in leaving that legacy. See you this weekend!
Jerry
Mainly what's on my mind today is how thankful I am to serve such a responsive congregation. Having heard 'horror stories' from other pastors through the years (and having lived a few myself), it's just an incredibly good feeling to know that people are connecting with our weekend services and in particular our current emphasis on leaving a spiritual legacy with the next generation. The summertime attendance for this series, as well as over 60 new volunteers to serve our kids and over $5,000 given for youth retreat scholarships and about 90 copies of Battle Cry for a Generation having beeen sold in the last 3 weeks tells me that CLCers are getting the message and that we're stepping up to the plate.
I'm also thankful for such a capable team to serve with. Pastor Dan has done such a great job of inspiring the response listed above, and both he and Pastor Michele will help us conclude the series this weekend with practical steps that every parent can take. It's such a neat experience for my wife and me to sit back and put others up front and know that they're capable and anointed, the congregation is receiving, and we're all serving together. If you haven't taken time to thank Dan or Michele or Brandy (who created that terrific slideshow of our kids and volunteers last week) or Jeff (who leads all the behind-the-scenes media work) or even my lovely wife, Chris (who made such an anointed appeal last weekend) - maybe this would be a good time to drop an email or express your appreciation to any of the wonderful volunteers who serve us all each week and who make CLC the kind of family it is!
I'm looking forward to the difference I believe we'll make in the next generation because of your response. Don't forget to register for any of the upcoming special events and classes designed to HELP us in leaving that legacy. See you this weekend!
Jerry
posted by Pastor Jerry McQuay at 10:10 AM
2 Comments:
Hi Pastor Jerry. I don't always leave a response but I always check your blog on a regular basis.
This series has touched me and brought a few ideas to my mind about things I could do to try to make a difference. A couple of weeks ago I brought one of my ex-students to church (she's 14 years old) and she and I had a long conversation after listening to Pastor Dan's message about pop music. She was very candid with me about what she was thinking and showed me videos from a couple of the artists Pastor Dan discussed that I wasn't even familiar with (I guess I'm getting old). I used the videos to point out some things to her from his message and other things in the scriptures. She seemed to understand and have a slight change in her thinking (it's a start anyway).
I'll have listen to the next few weeks' sermons from my computer since I can't make it in.
Kim
Hello Pastor Jerry
I am one of your newer members, this the first time I have read your blog and it will not be the last. The messages in July truly were eye opening. This need to be something that goes on year round at least one weekend a quarter or more. Thank you for having a heart for young people. Pastor Dan and Pastor Michelle are wonderful as is the entire youth staff. Thank you again.
God Bless you
Amy Harris
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