In Like a Lion

Growing up, I always heard that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. I've got a lion outside as I write this entry as we have our first installment of March-like weather. A friend of mine once told me that March in New York is three months long, and to most people, that's how it seems. Working stiffs get no holidays during the 31-day stint on the calendar, though many of them attempt to drown their winter frustrations mid-month in the name of the Irish Patron Saint. It's the month where winter leaves us kicking and screaming. It's not so much an easing of Winter into Spring; it's more like an all-out, knock-out brawl. Today's weather is typical March mush. It's not the crisp, dry snow we experienced a few weeks ago during the blizzard of the century. Temperatures are slightly warmer creating a mixture of snow, sleet, and rain, leaving something the texture of Cream of Wheat (only much colder) on the streets and sidewalks. It's downright nasty.

Our March will be something befitting the mush and maddnes. This week we introduce our weekly observance of the Lord's Supper, the logistics of which are still being worked out. This practice is a growing trend amongst newer churches which I think is a great thing. Many recent seminary grads, like myself, have developed a conviction that the Lord's Supper ought to be a part of regulative worship elevating it's importance amongst the community of believers. While this practice is not a mandate, it certainly seems to us to be something that we as church planters are excited about introducing. We are also trying to increase our outreach opportunities as we head toward our April 9 (Palm Sunday) public launch. These things, among other unknowns will certainly keep us busy this month. Please keep all these matters in your prayers.