Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Under the Canopy - Part III

So just HOW do you get people on board for a big project when there's going to be LOTS of hard work, long hours, and many attempts to get it right?
In my quiet time of reading the Bible back on May 10, here's what the Lord taught me:
1 Chron. 28:20-21
David is giving great encouragement to his son, Solomon, as he hands over the designs and supplies to build a Temple of the Lord - THE Temple of all temples! He says - 'Be strong and courageous - Do the work - Don't be afraid or discouraged by the size of the task - God will not leave you or fail you - God will see to it that all the work related to the Temple is finished correctly - the various divisions of people will serve - others of various skills of every kind will volunteer.' (NLT)
Wow! This is my prayer and source of great encouragement/support as we, at CCC, build up our children's ministry, begin looking at growing the ministry AND begin our "Under the Canopy" project. There is so much to be done! It can be discouraging when I look at the size of the task and the many volunteers needed to make it happen, but God says in this passage not to be afraid or discouraged - God will see to it that all this work will be done. HE will bring the servants and the volunteers we need to accomplish the momumental task of creating "Under the Canopy". Remember - it wasn't my idea, it was God's idea! He wills for this to be done!
August 9 & 10 is the day planned for our "Under the Canopy" reveal.
Sunday's Coming - and I have confidence we'll be ready!

1 comment:

Kristin Baker said...

One of my favorite verses! I miss you guys. And thanks for the year of pink sheets from Bible Study Fellowship. Lauren and I are starting a local class here in the fall, thanks to you! She has half day kindergarten and I work int he afternoons, so we can go to the day ones. God is awesome. Love you!
P.S. I saw "The Shack" was on Uncle Greg's list of readings. Have you read it yet? Changed my life!