While not always there, my goal has always been to say thank you when something is done for me, our Church, my family, and kids. To not take things for granted, or to expect anything. I have learned this from some of the best. Recently I sent a note to former Bellevue Pastor, Steve Gaines who is fighting cancer. He was gracious enough to send a response thanking me for prayers and taking time to write.
Sunday September 7th, we recognized Marcia Sullender for her thirtieth year on Staff here in Camden. It was a great day. One combined service. Great worship, and a meal for all here at the church. Dave has been such a support and blessing to us as well often staying out of the spotlight. His humble spirit has always blessed me.
In regards to Marcia, what that means is she has heard me preach more sermons than anyone. (We have been in two services a total of twelve years in the A.M. and all of the previous Sunday evening services we once had.) Always prepared, always willing, and always having a desire to please the Lord and do things with excellence.
The Church created a notebook of gratitude that included many handwritten letters. We simply wanted to personally say thank you. There is power in a personal note. Sometimes the note comes in the form of what we say. ( Psalm 45:1b my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.)
Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV)
29 Let
no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary
edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
Who could you write today and encourage with a Good word?
Go ahead and do it today. Bro. Greg
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