Amen!  Right on track.  Each of us needs to remind our Church of this
fact.  We are the Church and God can use us to do his will. 

Mark Jones

On Tue, 4 Apr 2000 23:57:37 -0700 (PDT) Allen Way <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> >>However somehow in the Ranger ministry/program, the mind-set of 
> alot
> parents 
> is that "THE CHURCH" will provide the leaders, the snacks, implement 
> the 
> program, provide transportation etc. and often what happens is a 
> small 
> handful of adults ends up running the program until they are totally 
> burned 
> out.  How many Outposts REQUIRE parental involvement? I have been 
> involved 
> in 2 Outposts now where I hardly EVER see the parents.  - any 
> thoughts? <<
> 
> When will we get it thru our heads that WE are the church, not some
> building, not the pastoral (or the janitorial) staff! So if we 
> assume the
> church will supply a need we MUST assume that it may be us that does 
> it.
> 
> I have a philosophy: If I pray for something I'd better be willing 
> to be the
> means that God uses to answer that prayer. (James 2:15-16)
> 
> --Allen
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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