Yesterday was a different morning for PAG. (The church I currently serve) I had the day off kinda. For Christmas the chior organized and led the service. (1) Because of not having direct responsibilities I opened the service with a greeting and went and sat down with Corie.
She was sitting on the inside aisle 2 rows from the back, so I sat with her. I didn't pay attention to who I was sitting in front of. I had only sat down for 2 minutes when I felt a hand reach up and squeeze my shoulder. It was the kind of double sqeeze that you give to someone you're good friends with. Just to let them know you acknowlege they're there and you're glad they are.
I turned around and there was a man named Tom. Tom is a guy who drove by the church one day and decided he needed to come to church. He has attended regularly ever since. (2) He comes to the altar about every week, and is still in need of some delieverance from some things in his life. But he regularly comes, and I routinely pray with him at the altar.
That squeeze on the shoulder let me know that the ministry connection that I have with Tom is important to him. I don't think you say what appreciation is...you just know it when it squeezes your heart.
Anyway, that's a look inside my mind.
1. The service was geared to "scratch itches" of the older insiders. At SRC we must maintain a focus on outsiders. That is where the mission lies.
2. Tom was a result of Prayer. The corporate prayer of PAG allowed the Holy Spirit to direct him to us. I believe for SRC the "prayer group" focus of our vision path is vital for the outreach described in our mission.
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