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Dear Friends, I've been reading an interesting book on leadership called "The Art of Possibility," cowritten by Rosamund & Benjamin Zander. She is a family therapist. He is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Together they make a wonderful team. After co-teaching a very gifted group of high-school students, Dr. Davis Chappell they received the following letter from one of the participants: "Today was exceptional in that I learned leadership is not a responsibility - nobody has to lead. It's a gift, shining silver, that reminds people huddled nearby why each shimmering moment matters. It's in the eyes, the voice, this swelling song that warms up from the toes and tingles with endless possibilities. Things change when you care enough to grab whatever you love, and give it everything you've got." I love that last line. "Things change when you care enough to grab whatever you love, and give it everything you've got." There's a question in that sentence. What do you love? What is my passion, my priority? What makes your heart sing? And am I willing to give it everything I've got? Jesus once asked a tired old fishermen after a failed fishing trip, "Do you love me more than these?" Apparently, the question was so important, he repeated it 3 times. Each time the fisherman replied "Yes." And after each reply, Jesus gave him a task. "Feed my sheep." Passion always leads to purpose. Leadership is an expression of love. Grab what you love, and give it everything you've got. To God be the glory!
Finally, it was good to welcome John Gholson, Bobby and Lisa Hollingsworth, Gary and Carole Shutty, Mike and Beverly Anderson and Lila Hoppe as new members. Welcome to our church community. Grace & Peace, Davis