Okay. I love the snow! But, why Friday, Saturday and Sunday?! That's what I've been saying all day long. Lord, why now? Of course, I realize that many of you are thinking the weekend is perfect for snow (if it has to) because you don't have to drive to work (or miss work). You don't have to worry about childcare. The timing is great for most folks, I realize. But it STINKS for pastors and churches. :)

Why? Because we (we pastors) know that most people are already looking for a reason - any reason - to stay home on Sundays and snow makes it a "lock" for those folks. So we (pastors) worry about canceling services and losing momentum. We worry about the offerings because some folks make their offering up the following week - but most do not. And a church like Rocky River (while we don't
"do it" for the money) depends on those weekly tithes and offerings to keep the bills paid and the doors open. It would be kind of like you missing a paycheck this week and how that would hurt your family's finances.

So, I've been worrying all afternoon about not being able to have services this Sunday. We have NOT cancelled as yet but it is already looking like we'll at least drop back to one service this week (the 11AM service). On top of that we've been planning all week to give out info packets on the UNLEASH campaign that are "date specific." So that is going to be a washout. UGH!

But, here's the way I'm feeling right now. I'm not going to worry about it either way. I sure hope we're able to have at least one Sunday service, but again, I'm not worried about it. I have a good sermon this week but if I don't get to preach it this week then I'll already have next week's message prepared (which is nice). My lack of worry is not a lack of caring. I CARE GREATLY! But, God has reminded me today that He is bigger than one Sunday of canceled services. He's bigger than one week's offerings. He's going to provide for the UNLEASH building campaign whether folks get the information this week or the next or at all. He's got the whole world in His hands and that includes Rocky River Church. And for sure, remember that he has you in His hands as well.

So, to our pastors and leaders at Rocky River Church. don't sweat it! God's got it covered. To my buddies out there sweating it because missing an offering might cripple their church, don't sweat it. God's got it covered!

RRC, stay tuned to our blogs, emails, facebook, the website and WBTV for service information. I hope I get to see you this weekend, but if I don't, I love you! Stay faithful!

God bless...
Jimmy