Here is how it happens

Something is always being planned at church. Some of us think that when we show up on Sunday that things just fall into place. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today provided the perfect backdrop to talk about it.

This morning Sandy and I talked about our plans for Children's Day on Sunday, May 18. We called a meeting for the Sunday School teachers and staff for this coming Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. We have the date and place for both worship and the picnic, but now we have to lay out who does what and decided exactly what needs to happen to make the day special.

I also sent o letters to members of our softball team letting them know about an upcoming scrimmage game. Last night I attended the league meeting and picked up our schedule for the coming year. A week from tonight the season will begin. I ordered new shirts for the team and am getting together all the materials for the players.

I talked with Lori from the Norwich en Pin this morning and she told me what to expect this summer at the alley. We finalized the price and talked about when we will start and what time we will bowl. When the gang shows up on June 1st, everything will be in place and it will appear as if nothing had to be done.

Church life happens because people volunteer to give their time and energy to making things happen. God designed it that way. He calls us together and gives us the gifts and skills needed to do the ministry that is needed at a given time and place.

So what are you waiting for? Have you felt called to get involved? Then talk to me and tell me about the vision God has put in your heart and let's make something happen.

Cal