Recently I discovered that my former church is continuing on its march ahead to raise money for a multi-million dollar building. I thought, how in the world do they have the nerve to cram this man-centered agenda down the sheeps' throat in this economy? I know at least one family has lost their business and are now renting a home. Apparently the church's answer is: bring the church together on one Sunday, show them a DVD, have a emotionally moving story about one family going through a horrendous trial, then have a pot luck afterward.
That didn't work.
Next up: have one of the elders explain in detail what this new building will look like, in hopes that the sheep will catch the vision of their new pen.
That didn't work.
Well, try, try, again. Next week: again an elder will discuss the plans and need for this multi-million dollar building and hope maybe the sheep will get excited. And if that weren't enough, the pastor will take time out of the Sunday service to march 750 people in single file around the property to get a vision for the new multi-million dollar building, on a "prayer walk". I wonder if they will dole out milk and cookies after their little field trip.
We'll see if it pushes the sheep into the rally for this building that they are determined to build, but I don't see that happening. In this area, several chain stores are closing up shop. This economy is going to hit hard here soon (its already started for some folks). They are already
falling short $5,000 each week.
I read with interest Slice of Laodicea's article on how this economy might affect megachurches. I am glad others are asking similiar questions. I hope some of these "churches" that are such a stench to God will actually shut down permanently.
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