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i would no longer be barren A sermon from First Corinthians on the occasion of the Annual Meeting It’s the Annual Meeting. All the members are called together for an official report on the state of the congregation. There’s average worship to evaluate. The budget. Pledges verses expenses. An update on work with Faith and Bethany. News about building repairs and the list of others that need to be done.  This is the Annual Meeting, after all; one day when we, without any shame or guilt, dwell on our dwelling… It’s the Annual Meeting; our corporate meeting , if you will.  The day we take stock, of our stock . And don’t get me wrong. I’m right with you.  Traditional wisdom insists we meet at least once a year and take a look at our revenue. Consider how we can strengthen our finances. Contemplate ways to improve our facility.  We have to take stock of our stock. What we have , and what we need . In the Epistle, Paul i...

make it part of you to be a part of me A sermon from First Corinthians It’s that high holy day! …The Annual Meeting!  For weeks children having gone to sleep while visions of the 2016 budget and nominations danced in their heads. Parents have been scrambling to get their Committee Reports wrapped before the big day. And today, the great day, everyone is here; in their Sunday best. We’ll sing those Beloved Hymns, “Good Christian Friends, React.” Then, after the big service, we’ll all go home to our traditional Annual Meeting Feast… No ? That’s not the case? That’s not how the Annual Meeting goes here?  Bummer… Truthfully , though, if a person were thinking about joining a congregation, they’d do well to come on Annual Meeting Sunday; rather than Christmas or Easter. On Christmas and Easter the congregation will pull out all the stops and a treat a visitor like royalty. On the Annual Meeting, though. Look out! At the Annual Meeting a person can per...