The Ball is Rolling

Yesterday I started the new phase of my future ministry in motion. I announced to a church that had twice applied for me to be their pastor and as a token of appreciation I thought I should let them my present and future plans. I had prayed for the Lord's wisdom to say what He wanted me to say and a day after I am pleased that I did just that by His grace. So the ball is rolling and next Sunday comes my next assignment to meet with those that I would work with in the new few months and years. Then, after that I hope to be prayed for by my church (I have been a member of this church for 2 years after being a member of my home church for more than 33 years. I pray that it would also go well and I could assure the members of my love for them. Although I have not been that regularly as I have had many speaking engagements in the past year, many members have shown love to me and we had some interesting chats and discussion every time I attended church. 

Then, on that evening itself 3rd Nov, I shall be speaking in a pastors' gathering about 90 minutes away from here. I look forward to sharing with my fellow pastors of two SIB Districts. Sunday evening traffic could be bad as well as every one is rushing to return to their villages after a weekend in the city or a day trip to the city from nearby towns and villages. I have many friends in Ranau that will drive down to KK on a Saturday morning and returning in the evening. No wonder it is always traffic jams, even during weekends as more and more people come to KK for leisure and weekend shopping. 

Beyond the 3rd November I am not sure what will happen. One invitation came 6 months ago and official letter came more than a month ago but until now I am not sure whether I shall be really preaching on 10th November. It was a bit the same yesterday, only last Thursday the church confirmed the invitation that they made informally without text or letter and frankly last Wednesday I thought I might not be speaking in the church. I truly feel that churches across the board need to be more professional in everything and if God grants that I serve a church pastor again, I will surely see to enhancing church administration and be professional about it with a pastoral heart overriding everything that we will do for the advancement of the church of Jesus Christ.