Be Clear and Orderly

'Ezra...brought the Law before...all who could hear with understanding...' Nehemiah 8:2 NKJV

You will accomplish more through others than you will ever accomplish alone. But you'll only do it if you're able to give clear direction. The story's told of a coach who always communicated his goal to his runners before the race. Just before the starter's gun sounded he would say, 'Stay to your left, and get back here as soon as you can.' It doesn't get any clearer than that! Think of this, 'A dream is a better future in need of an architect who will show others how to make it a reality.' So you must be an architect. You must identify the dream and be able to draw it, not only for your benefit but also for the benefit of others. If you create a fuzzy picture, people will follow you in a fuzzy way. Lack of clarity hinders initiative, inhibits persistence, and undermines follow-through. People don't give their best to something they don't understand. They don't stay on course for something they cannot see. Nobody becomes motivated by something they kinda, sorta, believe in. The Bible says, 'Let all things be done decently and in order.' (1 Corinthians 14:40 NKJV) God is a God of order, and He honors our efforts when they are carried out in a clear and orderly way. God instructed the prophet Habakkuk, 'Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.' (Habakkuk 2:2 NKJV)
 
So I want to set a vision! Something we have alluded to but haven't set in stone is the vision for a second service this winter. We have been praying about going to two services, the first one a more traditional service and the second one continuing what we have been doing. This month we will be letting you know more about worship styles, Children's church schedules, greeter, and hospitality responsibilities. I'll be emailing you soon for a general meeting that will give more direct information on your responsibilities in your area of ministry; such as children's church or hospitality. I hope you will begin to pray for our church as we seek to be effective in reaching our community for Christ. Questions give me a call...you are loved!