Support Systems

Last night, during our Wednesday Night Prayer service our church prayed for the Koch family , and the community of Glad Tidings Assembly, (see 6/10/15 prayer post), and I reflected and prayed for the support system that exists in the body of Christ.

In particular, I thought of the pastors, deacons, administrators and staff, who help the church move forward, daily, acting on the vision of their Senior Pastor.

So, as you pray today, for deacons, admins and staff of churches around the globe, keep in mind, the community in Pennsylvania. Pastor Koch was incredibly involved in that region in other areas of influence and leadership beyond the 4 walls of Glad Tidings church. I'm sure an incredible system of people will indeed, "step up their game" during this difficult and challenging time, but I also considered how many churches may not have such a great system(s) in place, should tragedy ever strike elsewhere.

Pray the miraculous in the situations such as the Koch family, that congregations go through together. Pray for strength, for those who step in and step up to make sure church operations and services continue w/o interruption. And most importantly, pray for an increase during that time...that God would provide; resources, finances, growth in numbers and depth of maturity. As we prayed tonight, may this time (and others like it) be a time for churches to be an increased light to their community.

May they truly witness, blessings from ashes.

-PNC

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