Pastor Bill has been there a little over a year, and the church seemed to have some history that had led to splitting and people leaving. I am grateful for this preacher of 30 years to step in at an hour of great need.
I sensed as if part of our time in Parma was to encourage the Shepherd of this local congregation. Our folks did a great job of just that.
One way we did that was by cleaning and getting their sign updated. Not a big deal to most, but it was a reminder to me that first impressions are huge. You don't get a second shot with some folks, so it is important to make the most of every opportunity.
The same is true in worship. We may get only one shot, so it is imperative that people hear a message from God's Word, and that the message points a person clearly to Jesus and his saving work on the cross of Calvary. What a privilege we have to preach the precious gospel of Jesus Christ.
My summary of the trip would be that they taught us a lot more than we really helped them.
God help us to always be ON MISSION.
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