Fronse Pellebon Smith
I am an Administrative Elder at Faith CRC Holland My wife Germaine and I are advocates for education and counsel people from Africa seeking higher education. We have five children and fifteen grandchildren. I am 67 years old. Continuously we praise God for granting us peace and good will towards people.
Our FishingwithoutPoles? Projects in Africa include : Buikwe Full Gospel Ministries Poultry Farmers Groups in Buikwe Uganda
http://www.Linkedin.com/in/fronsepellebonsmith
Posted in: Joy in the Work of Elders
I think your post is right on point. Yes I enjoy listening to new members/seekers. Another is to listen and observe confessions of faith. I look forward to your posts.
Posted in: Where Is Our Empathy?
Brother in Christ Ken,
Thank you for taking this honest sharing step of how you feel. As an elder and a kidney transplant recipient myself I understand how you feel and your need to contribute to your church life experience. I must say I have been blessed with just good enough health to push myself to attend services (as much as I can) and serve on council. One outlet I have found that helps my feelings of belonging is to write in our church newsletter quarterly about different topics. This way I can share my thoughts from home and time passes more quickly.
Years ago I learned the two way blessings of doing elder calls on shut-ins and in a way it continues to bless my 'overstanding' feelings of non-involvement. I will continue to pray for YOU and your receiving Grace and Peace from God.
Amen
Posted in: How Do Churches Grow in Everchallenging Environments ?
A blessed and happy 2011 to all who witness for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ's Great Commission.
Posted in: Leading From a Posture of Prayer
Great question! In prayer I have time in my own mind to be open to the Paraklete.