Along the Way 9-24-10 | Along the Way

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Along the Way 9-24-10

Sometimes the little things that make the difference. One of the privileges of being pastor is that I get to see many little things every single Sunday in worship. I hope you are seeing them, too. Lately I have seen…

…a 99 year old member of our congregation who has excellent attendance entering our sanctuary by the front steps.

…a young couple who brought their 8 week old daughter to church for the first time, feeling that the adventure was a success.

…a church member who returned to worship for the first time since having back surgery, and is a blessing to his friends and pastor by his presence.

…a young couple with infant twins who gave our Wayne Street Nursery a try for the first time with happy results.

…visitors from all over the nation who worship every week at Wesley Monumental, always remarking on your hospitality.

…so many children running down the aisles for the children’s sermon that it is getting very crowded around the chancel rail.

…a choir loft that is full most weeks, with two new choir members in the last few weeks.

…visitors attending worship because you have lovingly invited your neighbors and friends to come to Sunday School and church with you.

…a young couple expecting their first child joining our church after first being attracted by the radio spots our church sponsors (Morning by Morning) 5 mornings a week on the top 2 young adult radio stations.

I could write so many more examples, and I suspect you could describe many as well. These vignettes contribute to making our worship time Spirit-filled.

Is it a “little thing” that you attend worship on a weekly basis? Never! I hope that it is the most inspiring part of your week. Each person contributes something very important to our weekly service of worship. I’ll see you this Sunday, with eyes wide open.

Creede Hinshaw