Jesus said, “Come on, Disciples…Let’s DO SOMETHING about it!” When the Disciples woke up and began to see the needs around them and even in their own community, Jesus challenged them: “Let’s DO SOMETHING about it!” Matthew West, a contemporary Christian singer and songwriter wrote a great song
called: “DO SOMETHING” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_RjndG0IX8). The words say:
I woke up this morning
Saw a world full of trouble now, thought
How’d we ever get so far down, and
How’s it ever gonna turn around
So, I turned my eyes to Heaven
I thought, “God, why don’t You do something?”
So, I shook my fist at Heaven
Said, “God, why don’t You do something?”
He said, “I did, I created you!”
A few weeks ago, a member of our congregation called me and talked about something that was “motivating” them. With all the number of kids “tightening,” of kids attending (to put it nicely), and the number of kids graduating or not around anymore, he said, “I need to do something about this!” I need to DO SOMETHING about getting people, families, and kids to get connected!
I agreed and offered some possible options…especially around a couple of “invitational” open-to-the-community events this summer. It was exciting to see some passion around this. This year, one of the largest numbers ever of United Methodist churches “faded away.” Nice churches, nice people…but finally the last person out had to turn off the lights! They let things go and “did church” but lacked the passion and energy focused in the
direction that Jesus told them. There are some options for “reaching out and inviting people into community” . . . around a passion of “Doing Something!” “Doing Something” is universal in its invitation and it demands all disciples, followers of Jesus, even nominal believers to “Do Something.”
So, let’s talk about it! On a Zoom meeting, let’s discuss this so everyone can be a part…even those on vacation! We can listen, then launch, or we can designate who will be the last one to “turn off the lights” as we leave the building. Jesus says: “Grow! Make Disciples” Jesus’ ideas and methods were earth-shaking! It was so radical that they crucified Him for implementing them (let alone just talking about them).
If you’re interested, or in a listening mode, or panicked, or just ready to step up to the plate… I invite you to join me in a discussion ONLINE…@ a ZOOM MEETING – 7 PM on the next few Wednesdays to start (June 23, June 30 and July 7th…getting ready for the Chautauqua Sunday, June 11th) on Pastor’s Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2724573655
Any thoughts, ideas or sharings: phildicks@gmail.com or 515-418-0807
