Changes happen. Get over it!!

The word "Change" strikes fear in the heart of many churches. Sometimes change is a planned thing and sometimes it is totally unplanned, but is forced by circumstances. We are in for a summer of changes of both kinds here at COJ this summer. Some of us will fear the change; some of us will oppose the change; and some of us will embrace it wholeheartedly. But in the end, we will all live with the changes, because change is, in all likelihood, inevitable.



One of our changes is caused by the departure of Rev. Terry Plocher who has been the moving force behind the Youth worship program we have called "Revolution." He is moving on to a new ministry, and the program will take on totally new dimensions after his departure. We will have to re-think, re-shape, and re-vive a new program to take its place. This will take time and it will take patience for us. It will also take leadership which will work with change and will give breath and spirit to the time of re-birth. That will be hard, and it will take both patience and energy. I hope that COJ is up to that challenge this summer.



The other change that is coming to us is that our Worship Leader will be moving forward in his plans for the future during the summer and will be testing the waters of Christian work. This means that we will have to work without him for the next 8 weeks or so. As well, One of the Principal musicians is taking a leading role in music at another facility and will be missed as well. Another change we did not anticipate, but which will give us an opportunity to grow and adjust if we are willing to pray and work toward change. Any musicians out there who love Jesus and want to join a great band on Sunday mornings?



COJ has never been a status quo church. There is no reason to think that we have suddenly become one. Let's see what is happening and go for it.