Last night was a very encouraging evening! A meeting with the pastor set me on the right track for finalizing projects for our missions week on the 23rd. A number of phone calls proved that we may expect a good number of students that week, and (bless the Lord!) enough helpers to go around.
What was most encouraging was a meeting I had with the pastor and another congregant leader later that night. We discussed our vision for the youth group and how we can start working toward a more structured program. While venting about our frustrations with some pockets of the congregation, I mentioned the shocking reality that a large part of the church says they want more youth for the sake of the church, not for the sake of saving souls, and in fact they aren't willing to change to see their numbers grow. The older church leaders laughed at my comment: it was no surprise to them that the church didn't want to change. That's the attitude of many churches across this country, especially those composed of primarily older members. We shouldn't expect a total upheaval, but that doesn't mean that change won't come gradually. My pastor even mentioned a few minor changes he's seen in some members in the past 7 or 8 months, which was encouraging to hear.
This church may not change much during my short time serving here, but change is on it's way. I'm getting involved in something bigger than myself, planting seed for someone else to harvest years down the road. I am to be faithful to the task God gave me today. And today, my task is to make more phone calls about missions week.
Thank you for the prayers--He hears you!
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