Let’s Talk—One More Time

And then put it to rest.

You know we have a problem. I’m not sure why we thought it was a good idea to increase our spending beyond our income, It doesn’t take high math to know that does not work. Some of the spending was essential. Some not.

In the essential category, we had to hire a Financial Administrator to do the work Harry Schneider (and Judy) did for free for 14 years. (Thank God for Harry and Judy. What a blessing they have been,) Their paid replacement costs over a thousand dollars a month. But we are sticking by our decisions and commitments. We have what we need in place to move the church forward. But something must give somewhere. We are running about $3,000 short every month.

To keep the church out of danger (and preserve my own ministry,) I will bear the burden of it. I will return $3,000 of my salary every month, $2,000 beyond my usual monthly giving of $1,000.

This will go on until we reach the point where it is no longer necessary.

Now, let us put the matter to rest, trust in the Lord, and move on in our work for the Lord Jesus Christ.

I Look Forward to Seeing You

Yes, I hope it is this Sunday.

I plan for it to be this Sunday.

I’m still weak, but I can preach sitting on a stool if I must. The sermon title is, Did God Create a Mess? (Genesis 2:18-24) Is that what the world is? Did creation get away from God? Out of God’s control? Did it all go wrong?

That is what most Christians think.

But does Jesus think that? Did he teach us that?

We’ll look at that Sunday.

What a joy it will be to be back in church.

Thanks to Mary and all for holding down the fort.
God Bless—MB