As I walked to my truck after the last service today, I had a lot of joy in my heart. Why? Well, thanks for asking. I’ll tell you.
When we moved into our fixed facility in September, one of our objectives was to provide a place that our community could use as a meeting site. Believing that the facility was a blessing from our Heavenly Father, we wanted to use it to be a blessing to others. And He has allowed that to happen.
One of the ways we’re able to serve our community is by hosting the monthly luncheon of the Greater Leander Chamber of Commerce. HCBC Leander is a member of the Chamber, and being the extrovert that I am, I love it when 100+ members of the business community have an opportunity to enjoy our facility.
But one of the real blessings of providing this service came today during the second worship service. We had a man attend worship today WHO HAD NEVER BEEN TO CHURCH IN HIS LIFE! I’d say he was in his 40′s. He told me he had been having lots of questions recently about religion, so he thought he would come and visit us. I asked him what led him to attend HCBC Leander, and he said he’d been here a few times with the Chamber.
WOW! I could hardly contain my excitement!!
After the service, he came by the area where I stand to meet people who are first-time guests. He told me he loved the service and would definitely return. He said his mind was full of questions and that he had a lot of things to sort out. He wondered if there was such a book as “The Bible for Dummies.” I told him that there actually was just such a book, and that I’d love to get together with him and help him find some answers.
Who knows where this will go in the days ahead? I have a feeling I know.
The truth of the matter is, we have lots of folks each week who are new to our church family. Most have been to church at some time in their lives, but in the case of Mark, some are attending church for the very first time anywhere.
I what to thank each of you who are a part of the church family that is HCBC Leander. I’m the luckiest pastor on the face of the earth, because I serve with people who Love God, Love People, and Serve to Reach. Many of you made an effort to connect with Mark when he arrived, and you let me know that he was here. Teamwork makes the dream work! If so blessed to be a part of this great team.
Follow the Spirit this week, and experience His blessing! And say a prayer for Mark!!
Love you!
Peter