Woes and Redemption

My church computer has been on the blink for the better part of two weeks. It is awaiting a third attempt at a fix. While I can access email from other sources through webmail, it has its limitations. From the church I am unable to forward, reply or even print. I feel like some of my best attempts at communication are at a standstill. The simplicity of communication has been thwarted by an initial virus.

I can't help but wonder if in the waning moments of Jesus' life if he felt that his ability to communicate was severely limited. He had the crowds surrounding him. Now was not the time for the sermon. Jesus poignantly spoke 7 phrases from the cross. Jesus spoke through simple words and deeds, which offered grace and mercy.

Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.

Amazing love poured out from the cross. Jesus, help me live as your disciple. Amen.

On the journey,
Alecia

$17.00

You gotta love it when the Holy Spirit moves through the congregation. To have a budget shortfall of $44,352 is daunting. To have an additional $44,369 committed is phenomenal. Thank you for responding to God's Spirit as you determined what God was calling you to give to this church. This was not a single act or even the response of a committed few. To reach the additional $44,369 required the congregation. One person asked if we had staged the $17 overage. I just laughed. The only staging was done by God through our hearts.

Ministries are moving forward. God's vision in this church is thriving. Strong commitments to living out the vision in our church and into our community have been made.

Thanks be to God.

On the journey,
Alecia