Following the Footprints
In the aftermath of this past Sunday’s evangelism event, in which we invited and honored First Responders as well as others from our area, I was struck by the soiled floor in the Narthex, which showed the remnants of the snow and ice that were tracked inside — a result of an exceptionally large gathering.
Oftentimes, we can evaluate the effectiveness of an event or endeavor by what is left behind. In this case, those numerous footprints — both large and small — gave testimony to an incredibly noble and, in the end, eminently successful effort by our Evangelism Team and each of you in our congregation.
Despite the cold weather, the doors of the church were open wide to welcome a cross section of residents in our community. Not only were there police, fire, and paramedics, but there were also young students, and a variety of other guests. For the first time in many years, our church was filled on a day other than Christmas Eve or Easter.
How this event will affect our church moving forward is uncertain, but on this particular day, Oak Chapel showed its true colors with a worshipful service, an engaging program, and a wonderful meal. Each and every one of you is to be commended for doing God’s will by making His House a warm, welcoming, and inviting place. My sincere thanks to all of you for your efforts. Now let’s continue to move forward as we profess our faith and
share the love of God to others.