I'm not on a safety team, but stories like this encourage me to be intentional at church. On Saturday nights when I walk in before the service starts, or when I leave the sanctuary after service, I scan the lobby to see if there is someone that looks like they need someone to talk to. Thank you for reminding me to do this.
Such a thoughtful and well-written piece. A perfect blend of "eyes open" and an opportunity to minister to a person with a need that aligns with the people and house of a loving God.
Keith, excellent article. In fact, I think the most important you have posted.
Yes, we train hard for the bad things we pray will never happen. Yes, we remain focused and watchful for indicators of problems or concerns that may bring harm to our church family.
Yes, we work to make it hard for evil to access our sanctuary we call our church home.
But yes, we are men of God that first and foremost are told by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to love one another, to help those hurting and to witness and minister to those who are lost.
Let us glorify Him by showing the Love that He showed us sinners.
Let us remain vigilant against evil and pray for the Holy Spirit to give us discernment to show us those who are suffering and need Jesus.
All I know is that one of my closest friends, who was also my doctor, and a long-time member of my church was murdered while visiting his mother’s church a few blocks from us. They didn’t have any security and neither did we until that day. We are small but now I am the security team.
2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
This was a great reminder to refocus on the mission.
I'm not on a safety team, but stories like this encourage me to be intentional at church. On Saturday nights when I walk in before the service starts, or when I leave the sanctuary after service, I scan the lobby to see if there is someone that looks like they need someone to talk to. Thank you for reminding me to do this.
if you gotta die... Church has to be the best place for it!
Beautifully written. Amen and Amen!
So true Keith! Thank you, I'll be sharing this with my team.
Amend!
Such a thoughtful and well-written piece. A perfect blend of "eyes open" and an opportunity to minister to a person with a need that aligns with the people and house of a loving God.
Keith, excellent article. In fact, I think the most important you have posted.
Yes, we train hard for the bad things we pray will never happen. Yes, we remain focused and watchful for indicators of problems or concerns that may bring harm to our church family.
Yes, we work to make it hard for evil to access our sanctuary we call our church home.
But yes, we are men of God that first and foremost are told by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to love one another, to help those hurting and to witness and minister to those who are lost.
Let us glorify Him by showing the Love that He showed us sinners.
Let us remain vigilant against evil and pray for the Holy Spirit to give us discernment to show us those who are suffering and need Jesus.
Thank you, brother!
All I know is that one of my closest friends, who was also my doctor, and a long-time member of my church was murdered while visiting his mother’s church a few blocks from us. They didn’t have any security and neither did we until that day. We are small but now I am the security team.
Very good info
great info! thanks !