Pastor's Corner

August 2009

What’s Up Mt. Pisgah!!!

Mt. Pisgah, you are an extraordinary assembly of Christians, whom God has shown much favor towards.  I can see the mighty and miraculous power of GOD stirring in the hearts and minds of the people.  I am positively privileged and pleased to have been appointed and anointed by God Himself to serve as Pastor of this fellowship of Believers. 

 So many times we hear what’s wrong with your church but hardly ever does anybody just affirm what they love about their Church family. I was just sitting here reflecting on some of the significant essentials that I really love about our Church and I began to record some of them, so here is my list (not necessarily in order):

1. That the Bible is still preached and taught without compromise
2. We are still excited about seeing souls saved
3. There is a passion to move people towards Discipleship
4. The presence of God is manifested in the hearts of the membership
5. The diversity of ages and ethnic backgrounds that make up the congregation
6. Worship is “off the chain, you can still get your praise on”
7. The growing sense of being a family unit
8. That we laugh with each other
9. Down to earth and laid back – steering away from religious and empty images of self importance
10. We are learning how to disagree without declaring war on each other
11. I love seeing our young people pray, praise, and prepare themselves for leadership in their church and community
12. How forgiveness and reconciliation are not strangers or unwelcomed participants within the congregation
13. How we are weaning ourselves of some meaningless traditions and empty rituals
14. I love the fact that I can see growth in the greater majority of the membership
15. I really love the fact that most of the church’s growth has come through the evangelism efforts of the congregation
16. The greater majority of the people simply want to follow leadership
17. I love seeing new face taking leadership in the Church

 There are more, but I will just stop with these.  We have not arrived at all of our final destinations, but I thank God we are on our way …

 There might be someone who is praying about becoming a part of our Church family.  Why would you recommend them to do so?  Write or list the reasons you would recommend our Church to others. 

 If you were a visitor at Mt. Pisgah, how did you feel about worshipping with us and would you come back to worship with us again?

 Saved and Sure,

 Pastor