Yes, we are going to have worship services today. I haven't been outside yet, but we are going to have church. I may have to scrape the windows on the truck and warm it up for 15 minutes and leave early to get there, but we will have church.
In a church the size of ours, if you cancel, there will still be 200 people who show up because they did not get the word. So we never cancel.
The other problem with cancelling church is that it sends a very bad message. Too much snow and God stays home. We live in a world where people are inclined to think about their comfort and convenience. I like to help create a world where God comes first, where the positive choices that we make bring goodness and grace to our days.
Now, if you can't make it today, thats ok. Be safe. We don't want anyone injured or stuck in a snow drift. But, if you can throw on an extra shirt and hat, if you have a car that will get you here, then God willing I will be there to greet you.
If there is no piano player, we can sing without music. If no hospitality team members show up, then I will open the door for you myself. We will preach and sing and praise God, just you and I. So come if you can.
[I just started the truck. Its not bad in my driveway. I can't tell you what yours is like, but mine is crispy snow.]
Come if you can.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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A chill went through my body today and it wasn’t due to the weather.
“Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing……
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him,
Oh come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”
Christmas Cantata: What a way to celebrate!
Peace to all,
Lion's Den Man
So many people have said to me, "You went to church today, yesterday?" It was open?
I took great pride in saying, "Yes, as far as I know, since Jeff Brinkman has been pastor of Woods Chapel Church, it has never closed for any reason. My God's house is always open."
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