twice in the last week, dianna and i have made trips to waco (about 200 miles away) to scavenge through the rubble left behind by another christian school that couldn't afford to keep their doors open - another long sad lutheran story. i was expecting the place to be a dump but what we found was a wonderful facility that apparently was mis managed. i guess part of me is really curious how many ministries have to go under before people realize that a preacher does not a business manager make. (nor does a business manager a preacher make) in my opinion, it is very rare to find a person who can do both.
in our trips we purchased probably close to 3000 books, 5 lunchroom tables, 3 locking cabinets, 2 bookcases, a bunch of science equipment including microscopes, slides, plastic body parts (ooo, that sounds bad) and an assortment of other things.
once again to make my point from an earlier blog...i don't think it was the will of God to see this one church die out just to help us along, although this can show that God can make all things work to the good (to those called to the purpose). my hope is that the new pastor of that lutheran congregation can help heal the hurts and bring people back to the arms of the father.
