Now that we are back in Florida, going home for a short visit isn’t as taxing on the ride home. We went to my mom’s on Saturday afternoon and stayed till last night. For me going home and getting to go to the church I grew up in is a real treat. To be reminded about the church that nurtured me and helped me see that ministry is where God was leading me and to go back and see how well they are doing, to see friends and youth sponsors still there. It was great. Worship was awesome, the new music minister does a great job of being the lead worshiper. He does an amazing job of getting the congregation involved and crafting a worship experience. The preacher Roger, who came to Central as a youth minister as really become a great preacher. I love to hear him preach. He has gotten so good at story telling that really hits the message home. For me it was a real treat. I love knowing that the church that sent me into ministry is still strong and focused.
On a side note: the sermon was about getting others involved in ministry and how even what can we think of as little jobs really make a difference in the kingdom. It reminded me that as ministers we need to work hard not to where the black eye mask and mount our steady horse Silver.
