I spent most of last week in bed fighting an unknown virus. My fever got as high as 102. Then we spent the weekend chasing fireworks displays and running from storms. Finally, on the 5th, we saw an amazing fireworks display at the World Famous Farm Park. Our fireworks got rained out last year in Philly on the 4th too. Here’s what’s up…
1. Getting ready for my first Wednesday night youth meeting at Denton. Some people are out of town, but I am excited to continue meeting new teens. This opportunity is a blessing. Now, where did I put all my youth messages?
2. I am still reeling from camp(in a good way). God did a great work in my heart and I know there are some areas He had to scrub harder than others. I will be going up to one of the evening services of the Shenendoah camp where Matt is helping this week. They are meeting at our(NC East) campground so it’s a short trip.
3. I am a month behind on comics. I have no idea what’s happening. Gotta slip over to the comic store in Asheboro this week.
4. Karen and I are hooked on the Dave Ramsey show on Fox Business. Needless to say, we are making some changes. And finally…
5. Often times we award longevity that is not accompanied by excellence. We also celebrate excellence that burns out too soon. In the rare case of Fred Andrews, he has enjoyed longevity and excellence. I had the honor of serving under him for 10 years and in the coming weeks his 30 years of Senior Pastor leadership will come to a close at Central First Wesleyan. He’s not one of those guys who stayed at the same church for a long time because he couldn’t cut it elsewhere. He’s also not one of those guys who served at a bunch of churches because he couldn’t cut it anywhere. God used him to take the church to historic heights. God isn’t finished with him yet as he will continue to serve the local church. There are too many ministry students who missed out on learning what being a pastor is all about from this man yet there are many who are still being impacted today. I know I am.