Replies

As far as you and I know he is organizing events. In his sermon he asks that Southland's name not even be used when people ask why they are doing what they are doing. He said to just tell people that they love Jesus and this is what He'd want them to do. And of course share more about Him if the opportunity arises.

But it wouldn't matter to me if the only thing he did were things that involve serving members of his family.

His father, a pastor many, many years was recently diagnosed with tongue cancer. He did a Q & A session with his father about 3 or 4 weeks ago (look in their audio archives; very good). Very humble, prayerful, God-fearing man and family. He might live 9 more days, or weeks, or months, only God knows.

His mother-in-law was recently re-diagnosed with some form of cancer as well.

If all Jon Weece does is organize a prayer time with and for his family I think it would be exactly what God wants him to do. As Christians, regardless of titles or positions we are *all* called to be ministers.

Personally I'll attend a Saturday evening service. My wife and I plan on setting an example for our family and use Christmas day as a time to serve and be with those who don't have families. Our particular calling is to care for and lead a Bible study and worship time for young, unwed, mothers-to-be or new-mothers in a special home just for them.

I don't mean this in a bad way but I can't help it if it reads that way --- but if you are so passionate about a building being open how much more passionate should you be about doing something like I'm going to do? Do you have any Christmas morning plans other than "warming the bench" or will you "get in the game"? I *really* don't mean that to sound harsh but I fear that there's no way to express my sentiment without it coming across mean. No offense intended.

I have no problem with what you are doing Christmas day. That is admirable. And good food for thought.

This whole discussion makes me wonder what those who are adamant that Christians are supposed to "go to 'church'" on Sundays would say if, instead of attending their comfortable services, they would go out into the streets and help the homeless or the poor to have a better Christmas.

Would God be upset? Would those Christians be guilty of sin for not honoring the Sabbath?