Steve Sikes Blog  

Have you ever prayed to be like a son of Issachar?  I have.

Issachar was one of the twelve sons of Jacob; his mother’s name was Leah.  In one of our Old Testament readings this week, Issachar’s sons are described in 1 Chronicles 12:32 –  “Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command.”

Wow!  Wouldn’t you like to be described as someone who understood the times and then knew what should be done?  I’ve prayed this prayer more than a few times, “Lord, help me to understand what is going on around me and give me the wisdom to do what You would have me do.”

UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES: As a church family we are embarking on a time of great transition!  We will be leaving our present building and “tabernacling” for the next six to eight months (who knows where) until our new building is completed.  Times of transition and uncertainty require intentional decisions of connectivity and oneness. 

KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT TO DO: Plans have already been made to extend our present Spring Quarter classes for most of the month of June.  We will begin combining our adult classes into one auditorium class on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings, beginning June 23 and June 27, respectively.  Our teens will be meeting in the fellowship hall beginning June 23, and our elementary classes will also undergo some classroom modifications.  No classes will be held in Wisteria house after Sunday, June 20.

Please continue to pray for our oneness and humility of spirit during this very important transition time.  I am excited about God’s plans to unify us, mold us, mature us, and develop us even more into His army BEFORE we reach 500 N. Pitman Road!  Be prepared for the testing and the blessings!!

GOD IS GOOD!  Mr. Steve