Last night I attend a United Methodist Men fall rally at West Salem with several of the men from Beulah. It was one of those events that is designed to be a shot in the arm for men. This was a good time…I got to see several men I have met over the years and several of my pastor friends. However, the shot in the arm came from Fred Bishop. Many will know Fred either thru his son, Shane Bishop, a former pastor here at Sumner & Beulah, or thru his ministry, “No Greater Love.” Most notably, No Greater Love sponsors trips to Mardi Gras and the Indianapolis 500 and other events that attract many people in order to share our witness to Jesus Christ. I was reminded at the rally just how edgy and uncomfortable some people can be with sharing their witness. I know not everyone is called to be a street preacher in New Orleans or Indianapolis, but we are all commanded to be his witness…even to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8 & Acts 13:47). So, as we find ourselves this week inviting people to attend church with us, who have you shared Christ with? It’s not a suggestion that we may or may not act upon. Or maybe, the conviction of the Holy Spirit has fallen upon you and you’re thinking of attending Mardi Gras…let me know and maybe we can go together! But in the meantime know that if God calls us, he equips us…and if the Spirit provides the conviction, he’ll also provide the power.
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