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Today Bob, Joel and I had a meeting to discuss some issues of ministry. We were concerned about the crowd at our 11:03 service. Is it getting too crowded and what should we do if it is? We also spent time wondering about the parking situation. Are there enough spaces and what can we do to help make parking more available? We kicked around some ideas and are exploring many paths and as the meeting came to an end there was a good feeling of what had been accomplished. We almost went our seperate ways, when it occured to us that we needed to stop and pray for the ministries of our church. In fact we were in the hallway when we stopped and had a few mintues of prayer. Strange how we can think we can do it on our own strength and wisdom. It is strange because the Bible teaches over and over again that it take God to really build a house of God. So, as I write this I am asking you the readers to pray for our church and it various leaders. Pray that God will indeed be our leader and guide and pray that His Spirit will be free to work aind move in our midst.
January 31st, 2008 at 3:32 am Hey, Pastor Ron, and thank you, Pastors, for being so “human.” And for giving the rest of us insight to that quality in each of you — and the positive way the outcomes are handled. One of the most attractive things about O’Fallon Methodist is the varied services that are offered. Worship service to one is not necessarily worship to another person, and y’all have done an admirable job of trying to provide for the varying worship desires of all. And the logistics that y’all have employed are really amazing (of switching duties between the 11:03 and the 10:45 services.) After years of being in a larger church (that we still love dearly), we were drawn to the smaller, more intimate approach to worship, and the warmth of the people in welcoming us. Perhaps a survey of those who attend the 11:03 service would be a good step to take … is it too crowded for them? What alternatives would they like to see offered? (It may not be possible to implement any of the alternatives presently, but would give insight for the future.)