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Dan's Digest
It’s not good to place the blame on any one person. The staff is made up of a few
different persons. Maybe it’s their fault. Pause for a moment and think of the various
teams functioning within the congregation here; they should bear a bit of the
responsibility. We can’t let the leadership group off the hook either. Those who have
functioned in the past, those who are currently serving (in some cases for decades), and
emerging new leaders are all guilty. Our situation has come about because of praise
teams, youth workers and leaders, Sunday School Teachers, those who help with After
School Special, the greeters, the servers and those who work together to take care of our
buildings and grounds. We’re working well together! (I never said it was a bad situation.)
I suppose that working with the VBX (that’s Vacation Bible Extreme) program really
jogged my memory. It’s a joy to work with Christians at Croton. If you are currently
involved in any way as one of the team members on the VBX staff, you probably know
what I mean. Joyful, energy-filled children file through the different elements of our
program, excited to learn about the Lord. Seeds are planted in young lives because those
young lives are able to see Jesus Christ shining through willing workers. It’s a joy to
serve the Lord at Croton. The Lord blesses our simple efforts, making us an effective
team.
Please allow me just a moment to express appreciation to Jody for her faithfulness
and effectiveness, to Jack and his calm, Christ-like nature, to Nick for his enthusiasm and
wit, and to Kelsey and her crew for keeping the place spotless. It’s a joy to greet and
work with staff members here on a daily basis.
Although summer can be a bit hectic, we look forward to working together. At the
writing of this article, VBX is nearly half over. Several of us from here are looking
forward to spending a week in the woods teaching kids about the Lord through Round
Lake Christian Assembly. We have another opportunity of working together in our tent
sharing our love for the Lord at the Hartford Fair.
Aren’t you glad that our God is alive and active within this congregation. We don’t
worship and serve things or people, but a living and powerful God, who loves us. Look
for information later in this newsletter about an upcoming “silent auction.” It’s time for
us to get rid of some antiques, relics and other “quality merchandise” not in use here.
We’ll use whatever money is raised in a way to benefit the work of the church. (We’re
thinking about getting new chairs for the chapel building.) We need to be effective.
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it (I Corinthians 12:
27). Rejoice in being a member of the church — the Body of Christ. Don’t let anything
or anyone get in the way of your relationship with Jesus Christ. Make it a point to be
together every Lord’s Day to get serious about the Lord’s Business. Looking forward to
being with you around the Lord’s Table this Sunday.
In Christ’s love,
Dan
different persons. Maybe it’s their fault. Pause for a moment and think of the various
teams functioning within the congregation here; they should bear a bit of the
responsibility. We can’t let the leadership group off the hook either. Those who have
functioned in the past, those who are currently serving (in some cases for decades), and
emerging new leaders are all guilty. Our situation has come about because of praise
teams, youth workers and leaders, Sunday School Teachers, those who help with After
School Special, the greeters, the servers and those who work together to take care of our
buildings and grounds. We’re working well together! (I never said it was a bad situation.)
I suppose that working with the VBX (that’s Vacation Bible Extreme) program really
jogged my memory. It’s a joy to work with Christians at Croton. If you are currently
involved in any way as one of the team members on the VBX staff, you probably know
what I mean. Joyful, energy-filled children file through the different elements of our
program, excited to learn about the Lord. Seeds are planted in young lives because those
young lives are able to see Jesus Christ shining through willing workers. It’s a joy to
serve the Lord at Croton. The Lord blesses our simple efforts, making us an effective
team.
Please allow me just a moment to express appreciation to Jody for her faithfulness
and effectiveness, to Jack and his calm, Christ-like nature, to Nick for his enthusiasm and
wit, and to Kelsey and her crew for keeping the place spotless. It’s a joy to greet and
work with staff members here on a daily basis.
Although summer can be a bit hectic, we look forward to working together. At the
writing of this article, VBX is nearly half over. Several of us from here are looking
forward to spending a week in the woods teaching kids about the Lord through Round
Lake Christian Assembly. We have another opportunity of working together in our tent
sharing our love for the Lord at the Hartford Fair.
Aren’t you glad that our God is alive and active within this congregation. We don’t
worship and serve things or people, but a living and powerful God, who loves us. Look
for information later in this newsletter about an upcoming “silent auction.” It’s time for
us to get rid of some antiques, relics and other “quality merchandise” not in use here.
We’ll use whatever money is raised in a way to benefit the work of the church. (We’re
thinking about getting new chairs for the chapel building.) We need to be effective.
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it (I Corinthians 12:
27). Rejoice in being a member of the church — the Body of Christ. Don’t let anything
or anyone get in the way of your relationship with Jesus Christ. Make it a point to be
together every Lord’s Day to get serious about the Lord’s Business. Looking forward to
being with you around the Lord’s Table this Sunday.
In Christ’s love,
Dan
40 South Main Street
Croton, Ohio 43013
740-893-3191
crotonchurch@embarqmail.com
Croton, Ohio 43013
740-893-3191
crotonchurch@embarqmail.com
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Dan's Digest