I think it’s important to take time to appreciate great occasions like this. It’s easy to look at all the problems and questions in the world around us, like our shrinking community (and therefore, shrinking churches), but when we see God’s people come together and celebrate the wonders of what our God has done, it has a way of resetting our perspectives. We serve an awesome God! He is still moving and working around us!
Let us be people that reflect Psalm 145:3-7:
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty--
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They tell of the power of your awesome works--
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
They celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.