So I was too sick last week after Sunday to tell the follow up to the story of Tommy. For those of you who haven’t read the first part of the story, I found some folks doing stunts on their 4-Wheelers on the church property a few weeks ago. Their leader, Tommy, just knew I was going to through them off the property, but I told him that they were welcome to be here.
Later they came back while we were hosting a block party at the church and feeding some folks. They put on an impromptu stunt show for us, which was cool.
Last Sunday, Tommy and his girlfriend were in church for the morning service. He said he was racing his car this weekend, but would be back next weekend.
In the service I retold the story while he was sitting in the pew and made this statement:
“We care more about people than we care about grass.”
I said it to reinforce that it is true to Tommy, that the whole church feels that way, and that we really did want him to feel loved and welcomed among us.
I pray we live up to it.
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Kevin Bussey
on Sep 29th, 2008
@ 8:30 am:
Great testimony
Michael
on Sep 29th, 2008
@ 3:30 pm:
Your testimony has encouraged and inspired me. After a tough day thus far, I am now quite refreshed. Thank you Father.
Give us an update later on Art.
Debbie Kaufman
on Sep 29th, 2008
@ 4:20 pm:
I like this story.
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Judy Harrison
on Sep 29th, 2008
@ 9:35 pm:
I am so proud of the way you handled the boys on the 4 wheelers. It could make a huge difference in their lifes. Thank you for all you do and for being our pastor. We love you !