Meeting

Last night the Leadership Team from Baton Rouge First Church came over to the area where we are staying for a brief visit. They were in their monthly meeting and decided to come over and express their appreciation for all that Nazarene Disaster Response is doing.

There were many kind words shared.

There were many funny stories shared as we introduced ourselves to one another.

At the end of the evening I reflected on our meeting.

Here are some thoughts that I had this morning when I first woke.

Every church Leadership Team desires to be effective in their outreach to their community

Some churches become effective when the circumstances demand it, and others talk about outreach as if it is an option to be considered. Baton Rouge First Church has had an opportunity thrust upon them and they are responding admirably.

Every church Leadership Team is a mixture of great talent and diversity

We saw it last night. As each person introduced themselves and described their secular employment as well as their responsibilities on the Leadership Team it was obvious that God has crafted this group of individuals "for such a time as this."

Every church Leadership Team looks the same

There is an old television show that started with words similar to these..."What you are about to see is real....the names have been changed to protect the innocent." As I listened to the stories from Pastor Brad's Leadership Team, my mind went to a person on our Leadership Team and I thought to myself, "that is (fill in the blank)"

It is early and the sun is still hidden below the horizon in Baton Rouge. It will not make an appearance for another 30 minutes or so. When it does, it will again reveal the magnitude of human need and the devastation caused by Hurricane Gustav.

Baton Rouge First Church is responding to the needs that they see.

Our team is responding to the needs that we see.

Here is the question....Are you willing to respond to the needs that come across your pathway today?

Just a thought.