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From Your Worship Pastor
"Always ask the question; 'where is the greatest need' so that you can always do the greatest good." - Rev. Dr. Paul Parks
In his final days, Pastor Paul shared so many words of wisdom and grace with those who were privileged to be in his presence. He shared this quote with me one week ago today and I will treasure these words for all of my life.
Where is the greatest need? I feel blessed to be one of your pastors. Being allowed to be in ministry with all the saints of this church who care deeply about doing the greatest good is a tremendous blessing in my life. As I have prayed for this church, God has placed upon my heart the need for us to celebrate and practice unity. Our greatest need: Unity among believers.
Acts 2:43-47 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
For revival to take place in any church, there needs to be unity. Unity with Christ and unity with one another. There is a need for people who are called to disciplined prayer and there is a tremendous need to have grace practiced on every level.
I am asking you, as church members, or regular attenders, to join the clergy and staff of this church for a season of deep prayer. Pray for unity here and at every level of the United Methodist Church. Please pray that the Lord will add to our number those who are being saved as we practice grace, disciplined prayer, and unity.
"Always ask this question: 'where is the greatest need' so that you can always do the greatest good." Thank you, Pastor Paul, for all the grace, prayer and unity you practiced and encouraged all of us to practice, as well.
Pastor Laurinda
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