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Dear Shiloh Family,

There were times when our children were young, that we had to restrict their routines or actions for various reasons, which validated the old cliché, “this hurts me more than it hurts you.”
 
Many of you understand because you are experiencing the literal family feud in your own home. Banning them from their radio or TV, just means you become the entertainment, taking their car keys signs you or Mom up for instant chauffer service, and grounding them to the house takes away rare personal time from Mom and Dad. However, though inconvenient, they are often the right decisions.

Last Wednesday, (as all inclement weather scenarios) presented Pastor David and I with a similar decision. I am never in favor of calling off a worship/Bible study service at Shiloh. Unfortunately, we are often compelled to do so for the safety of the most vulnerable. Because we revere the local weather prognosticators just shy of the almighty, and weather radio becomes the written/technical word, we base our decisions on the predictions of men and women we have never met. We are at their mercy. In all honesty, forecasters in our area are actually fairly accurate.

Consequently, we are forced to make the call early enough to allow all church members to change plans, and for ministry leaders to contact their teams and attendees. Unfortunately, nature has a way of changing its mind, and weather apps are sometimes wrong. Such was the case Wednesday.
 
After consulting the Wednesday night ministry leaders, the consensus was pretty much unanimous. No one wanted to call off the activities, but in light of the forecast and the ominous floods and monsoons the previous night, we felt it necessary to err on the side of safety…err being the definitive word. Regardless of the outcome, I am convinced your leaders made the correct decision. I’m proud they have a heart for the total wellbeing of our church body. Inevitably, the responsibility falls on the desk of the Pastor. This Pastor trusts the hearts of our leaders.
 
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I apologize for loss of fellowship and study. Let’s make up for it with a symphony of prayer and praise on Sunday. 

Leadership manifests itself in ways other than barking orders. 

God bless you all,
Pastor Derrell