As I mentioned in last week’s First Point, I spoke last Monday at Wesleyan Academy.Tuesday was staff meeting day. We spent the morning reviewing the direction of the church and wherewe believe God is leading us. I always enjoy staff time together.On Wednesday, Pastor Chris and Pastor Doug and I met to make final decisions on the Christmas Presen-tation. We have selected the music and are looking forward to the Worship Arts Mini Camp this Wednes-day night. I’m looking forward to this new season with the choir. We’ve got some great new songs in thelineup.We had another School Board meeting on Thursday night. God is opening opportunities for us. As one ofthe board members said recently, “God is marching us toward His will.” I like that. No matter what hap-pens, if we know that God is in control, we must assume that whatever circumstances come our way,God is directing us through His providence. Our job is to keep our eyes and ears open to his directionthrough spiritual discernment, counsel and the Holy Scriptures. School begins this week. I am so excitedfor what God has in store for Wesleyan Academy this coming year.Sunday afternoon we had a “think tank” meeting. We need to put a new sign out front on Westchester,and we need to update our webpage, among other things. Therefore, I brought together a group of crea-tive people to help me brainstorm some ideas. We had a good start.Some of you have been praying for me because of some health issues. I appreciate that. A few monthsago, I had two teeth that were abscessed. Bacteria had entered through a crack in the tooth. The Dentistended up doing two root canals. The problem was the infection was not going away. As a result, I wasgiven three courses of antibiotics. After being on strong antibiotics for 36 days, the infection cleared up.However, the medication also wiped out the good bacteria in my stomach. Reluctantly, I have been sickfrom that. I have eaten very little in the last week and let’s just say that what I have eaten hasn’t stayedwith me very long—‘nough said. Anyway, I’ve been weak and uncomfortable because of it. Sunday wasa chore preaching, as I had eaten almost no food and was physically depleted. However, the Lord gaveme strength to get through. Those who were aware have been praying for me and I believe the Lord hashonored your prayers. I had some fluids put in intravenously yesterday and had some blood work done todetermine where I am at. Good news—I’m going to live to tell the tale! ☺ It will be a few more weeksbefore I am back to 100%, but I am on the mend. Hopefully, I’ll be back to eating normally before verylong. The silver lining is that I have lost about 10 pounds, though this is an unpleasant way to losepounds! Thank you for your prayers, and I appreciate it if you’ll continue to pray for me. God bless you.
Keep your eyes to the sky. Our redemption draws near. Maranatha!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Rick
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