All of us are familiar with the old adage, “When the cats away, the mice will
play.” My dear people I understand that Sunday’s worship attendance was only 42.
I believe that we can do better than that. For you see, you never know when this
old cat might come sneaking in and surprise you. I surely would want to be
greeted by more than 42 members and friends. I know that some of our people are
away, but what about all of you who are able to be in worship?
A few suggestions:
Note those not in attendance and give them a call. A word of
encouragement is always helpful.
Who have you invited to worship? You are in His hands and His feet.
This past Sunday I had the chance to go with my wife to my home church. In
her next to last sermon, the interim shared a variety of scripture passages that all
have great meaning. I liked the way she used the following from Jeremiah 18
which I share with you:
“The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: ‘Come go down to the
potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.’ So I went down to the
potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel that he was
making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another
vessel, as it seemed good to him.
Then the word of the Lord came to me; Can I not do with you, O house of
Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord. Just like the clay in the potter’s
hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.” (Jeremiah 18.1-6, NRSV)
I invite you to do the following: Take the very last verse and in the blank
space that I have left, put in your name, then read it again and put in “First
Christian Church.”
“Just like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand___________.”
