The Sunday Shout-Out.

"Bernard of Chartres used to say that we are like dwarfs on the shoulders of giants, so that we can see more than they, and things at a greater distance, not by virtue of any sharpness of sight on our part, or any physical distinction, but because we are carried high and raised up by their giant size." In this the first Sunday-Shout out we want to recognize all of those who came before us. They were the first to pray for this congregation. They were the first to believe that God would raise up this congregation. They were the first to give, the first to teach and the first to invite their lost friends. They listened to the voice of God when He call them to establish this local church in Westminster and today we are reaping the benefits. We truly do stand on the shoulders of giants and by God's grace we will continue to build on the foundation of faithfulness that they have laid for us. As we look back at the sacrifices that they made we do so in appreciation for the heritage that they have left us. We sit in the building they built and on chairs that they provided; all of this with no understanding as to who would reap the benefit of their sacrifice. As God continues to move us forward as a church family, may we be good stewards of the trust that they have left us; a trust of faithfully hearing Gods voice and pursuing His purposes. This Shout-Out goes to all of those who have gone before us. May they be richly rewarded for their work.

Blessings,
PB