Are you ready?
Well… the previews are over. The Journey is two weeks away from going public with weekly services. The Previews have brought alot of people out to see what a Journey worship service is about. We have had some who liked the first one so much that they came to the next two to complete the hat trick.
If you have been coming to the previews and you are attracted to the Jesus who bears our burdens, finds us and sends us, then we hope that you will walk with us in the future by becoming a part of the Journey community. We hope to be a group of people who do life together as we pursue the mission that Christ has called us too. If this happens, it will be because people like you decided to do more than to live for your own convenience. I know it sounds lame, but “The Journey needs You”. We need people who are willing to do their part as we get ready for Launch on the 21st. Two services every sunday takes a lot of logistical support, and I am scared. Don’t leave me like this.
Now is the time when I need to hear from some of you concerning the depth to which you are willing to involve yourselves in the Journey. I perceive that several groups might be involved in various ways. I know that some of you are committed to other churches on Sunday mornings and I applaud that. I need to know though, if you are willing to do your part for the ministry that you receive at the Journey on Sunday evenings. What I mean is this, are you willing to be a part of the Journey, although you may be committed to a church that you attend weekly on Sunday mornings. During the previews, we heavily taxed the small group that we have as a part of our core group with nursery childcare, children’s church, coffee pub duty, setup for communion, lighting candles, audio, video, lighting, cleanup etc… If you are a part of the group that comes on Sunday nights, then we need you to help us with being on a nursery rotation, maybe helping with Audio or video or lighting if you have experience, or one of a number of other things that we need people to help with. You can serve the Kingdom in two places, which I think is awesome. The world needs more people like this. You are consuming which is just fine, but we need you to produce as well. We won’t make you leave if you don’t, but we will work on making you feel guilty.
Some of you are attending churches that you aren’t actually serving in because that is what you have always done, but you are finding us a better show. We are flattered,….really, but we aren’t trying to fill the place up with people like you….no offense. We need people who will serve. You may want to go back to your church and not serve there. We hope to have alot of people involved so we are not trying to lean heavily on anyone, we just need everyone to do their part. So, if you want to come lick the Journey like a big sucker, I will tick you off continually. We do have a mission and if you just want to stand around and watch other people do it, I will mock you (one of my spiritual gifts) tirelessly.
Another group has been coming and this is the group that we are the most excited about and the most lenient with. Some of you who are coming were not previously going to church for whatever reason. Some of you have come to one or two previews and are still just checking us out. We are glad that you are here. Maybe you are discovering that the church is not necessarily like you thought it would be. You be the judge if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Here is what we propose to you. As you are ready, you respond to one of the challenges that we will regularly offer to serve in the church in some capacity. We can sure use your help, but we will give you some time before we start jacking you up.
Some of you realize that you are in churches that are not a “fit” for you. Maybe they are real uptight, and you like to laugh. Maybe they are real religious, and you dig Jesus. Maybe their music reminds you of a funeral , and you like rock and roll. Maybe they are totally inward focused and you believe that the mission of reaching people with the gospel is central to the church. Whatever the reason,…. you don’t fit there. If you have come to one or more preview services, you have experienced a normal Journey worship service. You decide. Do you “fit”? If so, it’s time to plug in. We need people like you. We expect Christians to do their part. Having said that, we will help you to find a place where you can serve and find fulfillment in the process.
So, what I am trying to say is this,…We need people who are willing to be a part of the support structure of the Journey. If you are willing to be one of these people, then let me know. Consider this a personal letter from me to you, and your part is to respond as you see fit. Or you can just dismiss me as a dude that rambles alot. You decide.
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