so at our staff meeting yesterday i learned that we are planning both a revival and something that is being called a "harvest sunday." i have to be honest, even as a christ follower, i was quickly turned off. my first problem is the idea of trying to produce a revival. the last time i checked, this is the holy spirit's job. if he chooses to stir the hearts of the church on the given dates that is great however i think its a little stupid to advertise to the community that a revival is coming at a set time and place. not only this, the word revival isn't a biblical word. try to find it, its not there. i think advertising for a revival is about as effective as placing signs all over town telling people to come to out and learn how terrible they are and how much they don't fit in at our church.
our harvest sunday also cracks me up. we are having a "visitation blitz" which is exactly that, visitation. yet another out dated and ineffective attempt to get people to come to church. the harvest sunday is supposed to be the fruits of our visitation blitz however when i asked what the mornign service would look like i was told "just like any other service." guess i had better prepare for another sunday of southern gospel music and irrelevant teaching. if i was unchurched or a none beleiver and was invited to this, it would almost be an insult. if there was ever a time to create a seeker friendly enviroment where everyone in muscle shoals would feel comfortable, this is it...it breaks my heart.
i can't stand to see potential in something that could change the world that refuses to do so. how long as christians will we continue to cater to ourselves, to what we prefere, or to what pays the bills. we have forgotten about those who do not know christ. we have created country club churches that are as exclusive as the golf club down the street. how long will this last? please pray for a change. the spirit is willing but the flesh is ever so weak.
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