I'm tried of Church Hoppers

I saw a local church's newsletter this evening. It is trying to become one of the mega-churches we all here about. In this magazine, they had an article by a former pastor who I knew. He has now left the COG and aligned himself with this major church. The last time I visited this church, I ran into about 60 people who I knew from local COG congregations. They all told me that this was there home church. I even lost a former minister of music to this church. Now, believe me I am not jealous of this church, but I am sick of uncommited people. Many of these people are looking for one of two things. They either desire to be noticed or they desire to stay in the background.

I wish would not say God led me or sent me to this church and this is where i'm to stay and work. Then up and leave to keep up with "Jones". They take the benefit of the COG time, talent, and resources to benefit some independent church.
Then the COG is now using many tv preachers to preach our conferences and campmeetings. I'm not against this, yet I am against them being called upon more than our preachers. This is wrong and I see more of this happening. Why are we having a church body, if we don't use are own people.

More Later,

Steve

Blogging more

There has not been much time to blog lately. However, i promise I will.

For those who are interested in what's been happening with us.

Cricket just graduated from Newport High School and turned 18 years old on June 15.
We will be having her party this Saturday at the church. She has been accepted to Thomas More College and will be moving to live on campus in August. We are very proud of her.

Paula went to PA for two long weeks. She had a wonderful time seeing her adopted Mom and Dad. They are coming to Cricket's party this weekend.

I will be going to work youth camp in a few weeks and when I get back will be doing our church's kids crusade.

All the kids are doing fine.

I will try to blog more often.

Steve

I'm for Fred Thompson

Just a quick note. Most of you know I am a very staunt republican. I will be supporting Fred Thompson for president in 2008, if he really runs. It looks as if he might. He is a conservative and I agree with most of his stands. If you would like more info on Fred Thompson check out his website imwithfred.com

More Later

Steve