Why am I more concerned about my children missing the school bus than they are? Why do people vote for politican’s that don’t have their best interest in mind? Why do people love reality shows so much? Will we ever see the Chiefs in the Superbowl again? With all of this technology will the computers eventually take over like we see in all of the movies?

Most importantly, why does God love us so much that God gave Jesus so that we can have life everlasting? Jesus sacrificed so much for us, what are we willing to sacrifice for HIM?

In an effort to excel in the area of worship we have put together a worship survey. Please go to stjamesumc.com and complete the survey. This is the year we are striving for excellence and since worship is the biggest thing we do each week let’s make sure that it has an X factor. X represent the unknown because we never now how God will show out in the midst of our praise. Please help us by taking the time to give your feedback. It’s very important.

Dr. 3

On Sunday, January 29th at 9:45am I will be giving the State of the Church Address. I believe this is important because it lets the people of St. James know where we are as it relates to finances, facilities, and ministry. This is also an opportunity to learn about where we are going as a community called St. James. I hope to see and we move together in our goal of connecting people with God in practical ways.

Dr. 3

I’ve been on YouTube looking at some of the creative ways congregations worship God. It reminded my that there isn’t one way to praise God except in “Spirit and truth.” If the Church of the 21st Century is going to reach new people for Jesus Christ we will have to really examine what we do and how we do it. It really comes down to ministry outside of the box.

Dr. 3

2011 was the year of the breakthrough at St. James and in 2012 are focus will be on “Striving 4 Excellence” The areaes of focus are:
1. Stewardship
2. Worship
3. Outreach
4. Faith development

I believe that God wants us to give our best in everything we do. The goal of what we do should never be mediocrity, after all, we don’t serve a mediocre God. Our goal should be excellence or stated another way- Perfection. Jesus told his followers, “Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect.” Let 2012 be the year that you put your best foot forward in everything you do.  Strive 4 excellence!

Dr. 3