Comments on: Sunday night reflections

By: Pastor Jerry McQuay

Pastor Jerry McQuay — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:46:02 +0000

Shirley,Thanks for the kind words about the series – I’m sure enjoying it!

As to your 2 questions: what I expressed about the fish is my opinion; certainly Jesus could have supernaturally placed a coin in the fish’s mouth, but I wonder why He would have done that instead of just supernaturally creating a coin & handing it to Peter – so it’s personally easier for me to believe my version – which is to say, since the Bible doesn’t say, you can believe what you wish on that

As to communion, we just have observed that it takes us at least 15 minutes or more to make the communion experience meaningful, and since I’ve cut my sermons down to only about 30-35 minutes already, I didn’t feel I could shorten it by another 15 minutes. We did observe communion together last night as we always do on the First Wednesday of each month in our Refresh services. While the attendance is nowhere near the same, that’s just the decision we’ve made on the pastoral team, given our Sunday time constraints. We do have communion on every 5th Sunday “Family Service”, but we always plan accordingly and shorten other parts of the service, including the message. I’m sure that’s probably not a satisfying answer, but I hope it helps you understand. Blessings!

By: Brunson, Shirley

Brunson, Shirley — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:31:54 +0000

Pastor I thank you for the wonderful series that we have been digesting. I thought that we serve a supernatural God so why don’t you think that He could have put the coin in the fish’s mouth He certainly knew supernaturally that the coin was there? Also, why not take the opportunity to serve communion and start the year off right, we had large crowd and it would have been so much more spiritual.

By: Pastor Jerry McQuay

Pastor Jerry McQuay — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:15:19 +0000

I like that, Felicia: we all need a little more pep in our step! (Especially while fasting). Thanks for sharing with us – we’re glad you’re part of our family!

By: Felicia Rangel

Felicia Rangel — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:11:04 +0000

I just wanted to say your sermon was right on point in regards to my attitude regarding my job. I loved the point you made regarding who we are really working for which is God.

Today came and I had a little more pep in my step!! I continue to thank Him for the blessings I have and for steering me to Christian Life.

By: Randy Beal

Randy Beal — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:08:39 +0000

I agree, it was nice seeing the Vikes get whipped by the Eagles. That was a nice consolation.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:47:36 +0000

Hi Pastor J!

Didn’t get a chance to tell you today, but the message was absolutely GOLDEN!!! The explanation of the fish and the coin was amazing! Corey came home after his youth meeting and asked me if I had heard the message and went on to say how he recognized how God had planned some things to occur in his life –WOW! Oh, one more thing — we experienced our largest LifeGroup launch response today — 254 signed up to be a part of life groups and we still have 2 weeks of launch to go!!! WOW!!! Look at GOD!!!!

By: Pastor Jerry McQuay

Pastor Jerry McQuay — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:22:21 +0000

NEAT…thanks for sharing about your uncle, Venus. Praying that your fast goes well….knowing that God honors whatever sacrifices we make for Him!

By: Venus Jones

Venus Jones — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:11:24 +0000

I just want to take the time to tell you that I appreciate what you’re doing. Today I my uncle came to church with me, and because he is Catholic I was suprised he came. He said he really enjoyed service and that it has been a long time since he received The Word. He joked about you not being a screaming preacher or one that puts down certain denominations.
Also I am going to do my best to complete our fast this time, I start off good but by day 2, I have talked myself into something I’ve decided to give up.