We have much to be thankful for!
No one was injured.
Damage is restricted to the Fellowship Hall.
Structural damage appears to be restricted to the roof.
Insurance will take care of it all.
So much for worldly matters, now how do we put this in a Kingdom perspective?
Just so we're clear on the basics, this is not a punishment or judgment on anything or anybody. As Pastor Steve said just last Sunday, God hasn’t been in the “smiting” business since the Old Testament. Jesus is the new deal or covenant, remember?
The real question is what good will God turn this into, as He always offers. How do we sync up with God on discerning that good? Will this remind us of our many communal blessings? Will this be the catalyst to help bring us past our current difficulties and back into unison again? Can we see this as a unique opportunity for reconciliation and seek God’s will together? Is it pure coincidence this is the same weekend we hear from our consultant on our congregational health?
Frankly in awe and praying hard!
Dave
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