Last Sunday (July 5th) I taught in Sunday School. I’m guest teaching for three weeks in our Starting PointClass, an 8 week introductory class that exposes people to our vision, mission and basic doctrinal beliefs.So far the class has gone well. There have been many questions and I have enjoyed the exchange. To makeit more convenient for others in other Sunday School classes, our next round of Starting Point classes willbe at a different time during the week, that way teachers and other ministry workers can be involved aswell. The starting point class is part of our requirements for those wishing to take the discipleship journey.We plan to hold the class three times a year. The next one will be sometime in the fall.This week, on Thursday, is our District Conference. Many of the ministry workers will be out of the officethat day to attend the meetings. Sunday night begins our adult camp meeting. Details for location and timesare on our webpage, or in the bulletin. Dr. Anthony Graham is our special speaker this year. If you havenever heard Dr. Graham speak before, you are in for a special treat. He is a dynamic communicator, whopulls no punches, but delivers the truth with clarity and power. You are sure to be impacted in a powerfulway and will not want to miss a single service. Every time I have heard Dr. Graham speak, I have beeninspired and challenged. I hope you’ll make it a point to attend the meetings.My sister, Julie has flown in from Arizona to visit with our family this week. It’s great to see her again.One of the many nice things about living in the Piedmont, is that access for travel is very convenient. As aresult, we have had a lot of family and friends visit us by plane and car. It is wonderful. Just one more on along list of reasons I love living in the south!The new pastor in Presque Isle, Rev. Bud Fancy, began his ministry there this last weekend. I am so happyfor PIWC, as they have a first rate pastor who loves people and will very quickly be entrenched in the lifeof that community. Bud is a great friend and it gives me joy to see him pasturing in a church that means theworld to me. I pray for him and PIWC that they will grow in depth and breadth to levels that they havenever dreamed possible. God bless you, Bud!I hope you all are having a wonderful summer.Maranatha! Keep your eyes to the sky. Our Redemption draws near!
Grace & Peace
Pastor Rick
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