Update - August 13

Fellow laborers

Today I was reminded of the importance of being ever mindful of our witnessing opportunities.

Last night in golf league I was teamed up with a new player who seemed very interested in my work as a pastor (the guys love to tell everyone I am a reverend...). I just wanted to play and relax not minister or advertise....but God.

During all of this another guy who I have played with a lot started asking more questions about the new work and I just through it out there "you gonna come on opening day.." his response shocked me...."I could do that...we have only been to church once this year."

Wow...I was waiting for some huge God ordained lights from the sky angels singing here is your sign opening to share with him but I just needed to ask.

Then this morning I get a call from one of our partners. She met someone at a store who asked where I was and what was going on. The other lady mentioned something to the effect that she felt out of the loop or maybe even "unwanted" (as per our partners remembrance). Our partner lamented to me that she missed an opportunity because she didn't invite her to church or did not quite know what to say.

Why do we do that? We all know we should share but somehow temporary amnesia sets in... we think we are imposing on them by inviting them to attend a meeting where people will love on them and welcome them as we share in God's grace and mercy together.

All of us have been there and done that.

Maybe we don't share because we don't expect to make or have the opportunities.God give us the boldness to love people in spite of our fears.

Bible study tonight at my house at 7....we are ordering our hats and shirts for the fall festival...the breakfast is getting organized and the float will begin to take shape shortly.

God is blessing by having others partner with us by financially supporting our ministry as we prepare for launch. We still have plenty of wants, but we know God will supply our needs according to his riches.

Prayer: Still the launch date, we need to be inviting new folks, Scott and Deanna as the hectic pace of life is weighing heavy as school begins, our partners as they prepare spiritually and physically for launch, those far from Christ who need Him, Caleb Garey and his family, and the Leisman family.

Do someone a favor, love them enough to share Christ with them. Invite someone to church! Barna stated that 85% of those poled would go to church if someone would ask.

Have a blessed Day!
Scott Wolff
(A real-fallible person serving a real-infallible, awesome, and gracious God!)