Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”. Acts 1:8
One of my favorite stories involves the renowned polish pianist Ignacio Paderewski and a small boy. Prior to one of Paderewski’s performances a young mother in the audience noticed that her little boy was missing from the chair beside her. To her astonishment as the floodlight illuminated the stage there sitting at the grand piano was her small son innocently picking out “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. At that moment the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy’s ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.” Leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his hands and began to transform the simple little tune into a moving musical presentation. The interaction of the child and the great master took a potentially uncomfortable situation and a routine concert and made of it a story that is told and retold.
As small group leaders we often find ourselves playing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. Then, when we let the Holy Spirit come into our group and began to work with our heart, and the hearts of those around us we have a sense of what the great Master can do, and our little contribution moves from our living room into the lives of all who come. The challenge for each of us as leaders is rather than be lecturers and directors, to be facilitators and encouragers. Let the Master lead your group….welcome the Holy Sprit.
Our next small group leaders huddle is coming June 7th: 4PM looking forward to seeing you there.
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YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!

Steve Bishop---Interim Director of Small Groups