Wednesday, May 28, 2003
After waiting a week and not hearing from my family doctor, I decided to call him. I guess they forgot about me! Easy to do!!
Anyway I'm now battling with the "way-too-large" Cardiology group to get something scheduled. When they get so big they become uncaring and nothing matters--neither the individual nor their schedule--nothing except the Group's "policies". So we'll see what happens. I am supposed to get a test called "DYSPNEA-ON EXERTIA". Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Maybe I can find out something about it before having it. If I can get it scheduled at a time I can be present, that will be a feat in itself. I think they do this so the person will get stressed out and really need a heart doctor!!
I have preached 3 Sundays at Countryside now. God seems to be blessing. I feel so much at peace because I know that in ministering there I am in the center of His Will for my life right now. God is blessing my study, the preparation and delivery of HIs Word. Apparently He is blessing the reception of the presentation of His Word also. I have "mapped out" what I want to teach this summer through the Preached Word. Yesterday I took a day off from my secular job and spent the entire day (accompanied by my wife) in visiting many of the members of Countryside either in their homes or places of business.
Right now on Sunday mornings we are studying the Biblical concept of "every member ministry" and each one using his or her gifts for ministry. At the conclusion of that we will give everyone an opportunity to express where and how they would like to minister this year.
Following this series, we'll be teaching Biblical Christianianity as opposed to any one denomination or sect. We're not going to talk about any other group--either for or against--just teach what the Bible teaches about Christianity. "What Does It Mean To Be A Member of a Non-Denominiational Church?" will be the first message later this summer. An interesting sidelight in preparation will be a survey of a number of people as to how they would answer that question.
Guess I'd better Post and go back to work!
Jim
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