This last Sunday we had our "Coming Home Sunday." I had been busy trying to invite everyone I knew to worship. The whole congregation had a big part in this successful day.
When the count was tallied, it was 591 in attendance. But actually, the count was taken early and more than 20 came in afterwards. I also attempted to have everyone fill out a registration card and list number of antendees on each card. That total ended up being 592, but I know of a few families and individuals who were there that never filled out a card. So my best estimate was somewhere just over 600.
This was a great day for us, to say the least. Since I have been at Pulaski St. this is the largest number we have seen. Now, I know numbers are not everything, but 600 souls is better than 500, and 500 is better than 400. So we are happy to know that each person was able to hear the gospel and hopefully it will bring fruit if we are patient and do our work.
The longer I preach the more I realize it is all about souls. I have always known this, but this truth is confirmed to me time and again. For those of you who work full time in the kingdom, I want to encourage you not to worry too much about housekeeping. Get out there and win some souls for Christ. I am speaking to myself as well. The more time we spend spreading the word about the truth and the church, while inviting people to worship, the more we can do for the cause of Christ.
I am very thankful for 592+! God deserves all of the glory. He is the only reason why we met. He is the only reason why we do anything.
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." ` Ephesians 3:20-21
Congrats brother - I am so happy for you and for the church there. What a thrill! Wonderful. No numbers aren't everything but most every church does count and they do complain when the numbers are down, so why not rejoice when they are up!!!!! I proud of your good work.
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ReplyDeleteI pray that God will continue to bless you, your family and your ministry.
Keep up the great work!
I hope you have a great week as you strive to His wi
Congrats on the great turnout! I hope you see great results. Of course, there are likely to be results you'll never know about. It's hard to remember that, but we all have to have faith that that is the case. I really enjoy your blog!
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