So it's been over a month since the last post.
The greatest thing was the baptism we had a couple of weeks ago. It was such a priviledge to baptise two of my own sons! There are few things that are as moving for a father, as leading his own sons in the covenant of baptism. Of course, it was great to baptise Matthew and Cynthia too.
The Walk study went well so far - I love the interaction and discussions we get every Tuesday. It's great to see new - and even not so new - Christians 'getting it' and growing. I am a disciple maker at heart, I love this more than any other aspect of being a pastor, and being in this church has been a true blessing.
And then, we are still living our faith adventure. It is great to see how the Lord leads us on, one step at a time. When it looks like we are finally sinking, He throws us a lifeline and we're continuing to 'float' a while longer. It's not the easiest kind of life, but it is a life in which we are keenly aware that every day we're alive, every day we have a roof over our heads and food on the table, it's by the direct action of the Lord, and by His grace. Someone asked me if it's difficult to have faith when you go through a time like this. Well, it is difficult to NOT have faith - when you have no choice but to rely completely on God, and when you see His hand at work every day, there's no place for doubts. You get to know God personally and intimately, because He is a real, tangible part of your everyday life.
And finally, next Saturday it's my induction service. I never knew what an induction service was, until now - we don't have that kind of ceremony in Romania, and I never heard of it in the States either. Leave it to the Brits to come up with interesting ways to celebrate the beginning of a new faze in a pastor's ministry. It's a lot of hustle and bustle, but I look forward to it. And after next Saturday, I'll be the 'properly official' pastor of Ford Baptist Church. Maybe I should be driving a Ford too?!?
