Reflections From Sunday Evening

I recently read a book entitled Linchpin by Seth Godin. The basic idea is that we need not settle for being a "cog" in the wheel (whether an organization, job, or any area of life) but rather we may become indispensable to the organization. It is an interesting book. It is written for a business audience but I find applications for the life of faith.
You are part of the Body of Christ - every one of you. We are all gifted. We are all essential parts of the Body of Christ. The reality is everyone is considered indispensable to the cause of Christ by the Lord Himself. We are linchpins in the Body of Christ.
This weekend we gathered for worship in the aftermath of last weeks Faith in Action weekend. (Have you heard we provided 3800 service hours and packed 300,000 meals?) I believe we continue in the "glow" of God's presence from offering ourselves in the service of Christ and others. The Spirit was evident as we gathered this weekend. A few extra smiles -- a little bounce in the step -- more lively conversation -- a hightened sense of anticipation -- a deeper feeling of significance.
Now we have the opportunity to build on the momentum that is present. Continue to tell the story of our church reaching out to others. People are eager to hear some good news! Invite others to share in the life of grace being experienced here at Platte Woods Church. People do want to be part of something meaningful. We continue to move forward.
On another note -- Cindy and I attended the Drive Conference at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Ga. this week. You can't emulate a megachurch but you can learn from them. It is an amazing church that started 15 years ago and now worships 20,000 in 3 locations. They are a church that was started for people that don't go to church. It's amazing what can happen when the Lord leads people to intentionally reach out to those who are not connected.
There are so many great things going on in the Church these days. It is exciting to be part of what God is doing in our time.
On still another note -- Keep Curtis and Angie (Olsen) in your prayers as they left today for England and the Wesley Heritage Tour. It is a lifetime trip and we pray their experience be great and filled with joy.
It's been a good Mother's Day. (Bobby came and cooked lunch. A little ice cream topped it off.) Blessings to Mom - and all the mom's who touch our lives and make us linchpins.
I hope you've had a great day too.
steve