Saturday, October 11, 2008

A chair - an empty chair

Sunday October 12, 2008 10:00am



North Raleigh Church of the Nazarene



Excitement about tomorrow is growing. The tables and chairs are in the "staging area" for tomorrow morning. The worship team has concluded it's rehearsal. Soon the crew will arrive to begin preparing for the "pig roast" as the meat cooks through the night. The tent is in place:

But it is empty. Soon the chairs will be in place - but they are empty. By 10:00am tomorrow morning the presence of God will be evident under the big top. Here is the question we each must ask ourselves: Have we made an investment in asking someone to join us tomorrow to fill the empty seats?

I hope you will take a few moments to watch this simple clip:



I look forward to introducing new friends - Ryan and Joy Walker - to you tomorrow. Ryan and Joy are visiting from Grand Haven, Michigan. Ryan is a worship leader at a church and was able to be with us for Church Under the Big Top. Dr. Tom and Joyce Alsbury are attending the wedding of their daughter this weekend and Ryan is here to assist us. I hope you will welcome Ryan and Joy. At last count I have invited 21 people to be with us tomorrow. Who has God laid on your heart to make a last minute invitation by phone - or email ?

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I heard that Sunday was a hige hit. Can't wait to be there for next year!