That's what it is when I send out newsletter after newsletter to churches every month in an effort to get some financial support for our domestic missionary work. It's monotonous. Especially when I never hear anything back from the churches. Even those who have said, "We'll help you out with a little bit each month," never contact me back. 

I try to be proactive and call back. I did this with one minister after sending him our updates each month and when I called, he didn't even know who I was. We're about to have to give up our dream of ministry which might seem a little strange for some. We have a church called "Zach's House." It's a church of small groups or some might call it a network of micro-churches. We meet in Starbucks, pizzerias an assisted living center and in homes. We also attend a regular church on Sunday mornings, but most of the people we deal with don't. The thing we care about most is people, loving them and helping those in need who live in our community. I've been in too many churches that don't welcome people because they think, look or act different than typical church members and my wife and I and our work with Zach's House is trying to change that, the best we can.

The reason this is on my mind tonight is that I just sent out 125 newsletters via email and I know, if history repeats itself, I won't get one reply. And oh yeah, another thing I find monotonous is when I call a church and speak with some extremely rude people. I know, it's not all of them, but these rude individuals which I've experienced too many of, are probably the reason why 83% of Americans don't go to church.

Okay, enough of my monotonous LJ post. I hope y'all agree it's been my only rant on LJ. Please don't stop following me because of this rant. Ooops, that's Twitter. Okay, please don't disengage our virtual friendship on LJ because of this. For anyone that reads this entire entry, you should win an award. : ) 


Brian



 

Talk to y'all later,

Brian