From The Pastor’s Heart…

 March 29, 2009

Recently I found myself in a situation where there was total darkness. There was no little glimmer of light at all. Alone in the darkness, I thought immediately of the little glow of light that comes from my cell phone. I flipped it open and found my way in the dark to where I needed to be. As I sat in the darkness and looked at the small light from my phone, I thought about how even a little flicker of light can dispel the darkness.

We live in a dark world and Jesus said to His disciples and to us, “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come may see the light.” (Luke 11:33)

This week we have the opportunity to hear testimony from four missionaries who are giving their lives to share that glimmer of light, who is Jesus. We should feel blessed…. Not only to come and hear these testimonies… Not only to be able to pray for these new friends as they serve… Not only to be able to hear about the cultures, areas and countries in which they serve… But also to be reminded that we, too, have that same light to share with our family, friends, co-workers… and the world.

Please make every effort to be in attendance this week as we share in this year’s missions conference.

The schedule is in your bulletin.

It is a joy to be your pastor