The Parish
I am new to being a Lead Pastor… new positions bring new experiences which creates new perspectives.
When we launched the Chapel at Elmwood I was in the same boat… everything was new… a new adventure… new learning curves that I needed to get my arms around…
That has been the story of my life looking back – maybe it’s your story also – you may say oh BC I am still living in the same house and or neighborhood I grew up in… there is nothing new in my life.
Are you sure?
As we continue to rethink why we are here and what we are to be doing as it regards to the MISSION of God…going out trying to reach every man woman and child in our circle of influence/accountability… today is a NEW day… the next time you see the “same ole person” remember it’s the first time you have seen or talked with them TODAY.
Same gas station… but a new – first-time-today encounter with that person behind the counter!
Are we realizing the gift of a NEW DAY… His mercies are new everyday and He provides grace for us a new today!
I just walked outside the office. As I walked around looking at what we look like with NO fence in front! I had two different ladies talk with me … hey pastor they yell out to me … one lives on Hertel the other on Povonia. For those who don’t know those two streets border the north and west side of our property.
It hit me as I was walking back inside… I have never experienced pastoring a Parish style Community of Faith. Where you are surrounded by houses filled with families that walk to “church.”
I like it… no I love it!
Thanks Father for a new day, a new experience, a new perspective!
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?” Isa 43:19
