Friday, August 8, 2008

Black Mountain Community Church

I spent an evening earlier this week with some of the leaders of the Black Mountain Community Church. They are beginning to discern whether or not they are being led to affiliate with the United Church of Christ.

They have a beautiful church, set in desert scenery with a large sanctuary window that affords the worshippers a spectacular view of the Black Mountain. I am told that sometimes they are distracted by horses wandering by.

After dinner together in the home of one of the members, we spent a couple of hours addressing important questions. They have a lot to think about and pray over. I invite us all to lift them up in prayer. If it be their will, we will join them in the time of discernment, and collectively determine if, how, and when this church might choose to affiliate.

These are weighty matters, and among the most satisfying that I undertake on your behalf. Soon, we will begin discussions with another church about sharing dual affiliation with the United Church of Christ. As that moves forward, I will let you know more about it. For now, let us lift up the good people at Black Mountain Community Church.

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