I have the absolute utmost respect for our Pastor. I have never met a more humble, dedicated man than him.
Tonight, after our Wed. night Bible study and prayer meeting (message from Phil. on being true and sincere), he held a meeting. I am still in awe at times on how these things are handled. No decisions are made without bringing it forth to the flock. He has all of the details for whatever the meeting is about and doesn't hide anything. After giving us details and showing us a visual aid (usually something on the projector), he has an open forum of sorts. The church members are encouraged to ask any questions that concern them- and being baptist, we all have our opinions!- Our Pastor then answers everything to the fullest. There is no dancing around the subject, no details withheld.
The last meeting was on taking on more missionaries. Our pastor has a heart for missions and is in fact going to Cambodia and the Philippines next week. Our church raised $3500 last year to build a church in the Philippines so some of the men are going to the dedication and to tell others about our saving Lord.
The meeting beforehand was to discuss a new sign for the front of the building. The church raised $35,000+ to pay for the new electronic sign. This money was given without any special offerings being taken up or fund raisers. People in our church see a need and then take care of it. I love it!
Tonight's meeting was on remodeling the sanctuary. It's impossible to find a seat on Sunday mornings, a very good problem to have, but something must be done. Things they will do include pulling out and replacing the sound booth, new equipment for sound, lighting, seating, carpet, walls, and ceiling, and drapery. Overall, the estimated cost is outrageous but he wants to do this without taking out any type of loans.
There were dozens of questions that people had and our Pastor didn't even break a sweat in fielding them all without a bunch of nonsense thrown in. He amazes me.
I'm all for it and can't wait to help where we can.
I'll take some pictures this Sunday before any of the work starts for those who are interested in seeing the progress. I'm excited to see all of the updates that will be made!
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