What Makes You Special - Plus Something Extra - A Christmas Reunion
Published: Wed, 12/14/16
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Quote: "You are the only person on earth who can use your ability. It's an awesome responsibility." --- Zig Ziglar Oh yes, a link to the image http://www.motivateus.com/images/zig-ziglar-your-ability.jpg This week's "Something Extra" - The Christmas Reunion The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in urban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their
opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their first service on Christmas Eve. They worked hard, repairing pews, plastering walls, painting, etc., and on December 18th were ahead of schedule and just about finished. On December 19th a terrible tempest - a driving rainstorm hit the area and
lasted for two days. On the 21st, the pastor went over to the church. His heart sunk when he saw that the roof had leaked, causing a large area of plaster about 6 feet by 8 feet to fall off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit, beginning about head high. The pastor cleaned up the mess on the floor, and not knowing what else to do but postpone the Christmas Eve service,
headed home. On the way he noticed that a local business was having a flea market type sale for charity so he stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful, hand-made, ivory colored, crocheted table cloth with exquisite work, fine colors and a cross embroidered right in the center. It was just the right size to cover up the hole in the front wall. He bought it and headed back to the church.
The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in urban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their first service on Christmas Eve. "Pastor," she asked, "Where did you get that tablecloth?" Let's find out more: http://www.motivateus.com/stories/reunion.htm Wishing you a happy Wednesday! Love, Marlene |
