teisipäev, veebruar 15, 2005
An Encouraging E-mail
The following encouraging e-mail came our way, and we have permission to share some of it with you.
We have been living vibrantly since coming to ____________ as Corps Officers in July. I do not lie! This appointment sealed and confirmed our calling time after time. We are sooo happy to be here. The congregation is growing. Every Sunday, half or more of the people are new. New visitors are a regular sight, and the people have a spirit of anticipation. A lot is on our plate, but I wouldn't have it another way.
The Advisory Board, the Corps Council, the Bible Studies, the Holiness Meetings, the interaction with DHQ, managing employees, etc... makes me feel alive. You were right when you encouraged us to "Hold on," and I can't thank you enough for being a good friend when we needed such encouragement. You are aware that there were numerous times we thought about leaving officership while in __________. We've never had such a thought since being here.
I am reminded of a song from the good ol' Salvation Army Song Book:
Song #805/746
1.In the fight, say, does your heart grow weary?
Do you find your path is rough and thorny,
And above the sky is dark and stormy?
Never mind, go on!
Lay aside all fear, and onward pressing,
Bravely fight and God will give his blessing;
Though the war at times may prove distressing,
Never mind, go on!
Chorus
When the road we tread is rough,
Let us bear in mind,
In our Saviour strength enough
We may always find;
Though the fighting may be tough
Let our motto be:
Go on, go on to victory!
2.Faithful be, delaying not to follow
Where Christ leads, though it may be through sorrow;
If the strife should fiercer grow tomorrow,
Never mind, go on!
Cheerful be, it will your burdens lighten,
One glad heart will always others brighten;
Though the strife the coward's soul may frighten,
Never mind, go on!
3.When downhearted, look away to Jesus,
Who for you did shed his blood most precious;
Let us say, though all the world should hate us:
Never mind, go on!
Do your best in fighting for your Saviour,
For his sake fear not to lose men's favor;
If beside you should a comrade waver,
Never mind, go on!
by Richard Slater
Oooooh, that sure is good stuff! All things I needed to hear today!
Evelyn
We have been living vibrantly since coming to ____________ as Corps Officers in July. I do not lie! This appointment sealed and confirmed our calling time after time. We are sooo happy to be here. The congregation is growing. Every Sunday, half or more of the people are new. New visitors are a regular sight, and the people have a spirit of anticipation. A lot is on our plate, but I wouldn't have it another way.
The Advisory Board, the Corps Council, the Bible Studies, the Holiness Meetings, the interaction with DHQ, managing employees, etc... makes me feel alive. You were right when you encouraged us to "Hold on," and I can't thank you enough for being a good friend when we needed such encouragement. You are aware that there were numerous times we thought about leaving officership while in __________. We've never had such a thought since being here.
I am reminded of a song from the good ol' Salvation Army Song Book:
Song #805/746
1.In the fight, say, does your heart grow weary?
Do you find your path is rough and thorny,
And above the sky is dark and stormy?
Never mind, go on!
Lay aside all fear, and onward pressing,
Bravely fight and God will give his blessing;
Though the war at times may prove distressing,
Never mind, go on!
Chorus
When the road we tread is rough,
Let us bear in mind,
In our Saviour strength enough
We may always find;
Though the fighting may be tough
Let our motto be:
Go on, go on to victory!
2.Faithful be, delaying not to follow
Where Christ leads, though it may be through sorrow;
If the strife should fiercer grow tomorrow,
Never mind, go on!
Cheerful be, it will your burdens lighten,
One glad heart will always others brighten;
Though the strife the coward's soul may frighten,
Never mind, go on!
3.When downhearted, look away to Jesus,
Who for you did shed his blood most precious;
Let us say, though all the world should hate us:
Never mind, go on!
Do your best in fighting for your Saviour,
For his sake fear not to lose men's favor;
If beside you should a comrade waver,
Never mind, go on!
by Richard Slater
Oooooh, that sure is good stuff! All things I needed to hear today!
Evelyn
