Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

  • Pastor Chris White
  • Oct 1, 2007

September was a big month for me. Filled with unexpected and expected changes. Around here lately, there's this anticipation in the air, we see God at work, people are growing, things are changing. No change was more profound to me than seeing my friends, called by God, leave for the Bridge. I can't describe for you how bittersweet that was. Here is my good friend Steve, who I've counted on so many times and in so many ways taking his faith in Christ to the next level; stepping out in faith on a grand adventure to be used in a new way by God. And my friend Sandy, he's an oak... unflappable, stable, safe and wise, answering the call of God, to help start a new thing. And Kent who has been a confidant, and teacher, and along with his entire family, have been true friends to my entire family. I was all at once excited and sad; it's my thirty-three year old version of empty nest syndrome I guess.

I am deeply moved by my friends' obedience to the call of the Lord, and sad that well, I won't see them as much. Now... Gilbert is not Uganda, and we will always be co-ministers in Christ with The Bridge, so I'm pretty sure I'll be okay. But, I kind of miss my friends already. I'm inspired and nostalgic. Sad for the hole left by their absences, but excited to see how God fills it.

I am confident that the spirit of God is moving in both our houses of worship, we are growing in depth and breadth, united in Christ. But, I wanted you, my friends at Hope, to know why my eyes are a little wet when I smile about these changes. I am grateful, and joyful and deeply moved to see God at work in this way in our community.

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