May 2013

I think we are all ready for some May flowers. It seems like cold weather really stuck around this year longer than anyone really wanted. It is hard to believe that summer is approaching us so fast. I know that my kids (probably yours also!) are certainly ready for a break from school. Speaking of school, it is so good seeing all the teenagers floating around OBC. Pastor Duane is doing a great job in working with our students. A few weeks ago, the students came up to the sanctuary to pray for one of their peers who was undergoing a pretty serious surgery. Watching these teens around the alter always does my heart good. I will always have very fond memories of my time as a youth minister. In my mind, I was a pretty good one. I loved the kids and we laughed and learned a lot over the years. Recently, Duane had to be gone and he wanted me to teach Sunday School – no problem. I could do that blind folded. Man was I wrong. To put it politely, I have lost my touch! None of my jokes or illustrations seemed to connect with these kids; they were like aliens staring into space. Until the end of the class. I began going around the room, calling them by name and praying for them. There is power in prayer. The Spirit immediately flooded the room and I found my groove (actually, the Lord found it but that’s beside the point). Church. Lets continue to love on these students and encourage them to hang out with us this summer. Young people are good for the soul!

I love you OBC. Have a great month and lets continue putting our foot on the gas!

Pastor Tim