We are on the verge of having our annual “Membership Meeting” at the Church I lead. I am going over the numbers I am going to share, and there are so many positive things to highlight. Attendance is up at youth group, VBS, and Sunday morning. Our giving is up, and we have been able to make improvements and hire staff. We have numerous people leading small groups and far more connecting in them. There were also 25 baptisms last year, which is a new record in my time as pastor here.

While I am excited about all the growth in every way, I know that I play only a tiny part in it. In reality, everyone made this happen. Everyone who serves. Everyone who gives their money. Everyone who brings a friend or family member. Everyone who leads. Everyone who shares a meal, teaches a child, mows the grass, counts the money, fixes the parking lot, works on the building, or does one of the hundred small things to bless this community of believers.

God has called us together as a group of Christians here in my town, and he is working in people’s lives. But I am so thankful for all the people who act as Jesus’ hands and feet. Everyone together made this happen for the greater glory of God.