Busy Sunday Planned, Eye on Gustav

Tomorrow, we will have an time of dedication for our volunteers in the Morning Service. At 2:00 PM, I will preach a funeral for one of our longtime members. Also, we scheduled a Deacon Ordination Council for one of the men selected by the church to serve. The Ordination Service is to be observed in the Evening Worship Service.

However, everyone in the area is eyeing Hurricane Gustav. This is the first major storm scare since Hurricane Katrina hit just over 3 years ago. I was told by one of our County Supervisors that he was informed we could experience 50-60 mph winds and 8 to 10 inches of rain. Gustav is expected to begin having an impact upon us Monday.

Today, in Leakesvile, folks were raiding all the stores for supplies. No C or D batteries could be found in town. I bought a gas grill. We stocked up on Pop-Tarts and other essentials. We picked up all the toys in the backyard and stored them in the shed. We are as prepared as we can be.

While I can't help but worry a little, I am reminded that in Matt. 6:27 of what Jesus asked, "Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?" Worrying is not productive. Worrying does not make us any taller or stronger. Worrying is pointless.

So, I'll control the controllables and trust God to provide strength to weather whatever comes our way.