Dean’s Dispatch

            This week several of the men of the congregation are busy making several much-needed updates on the church building.  There have been numerous projects undertaken.  A new monitor has been placed at the rear of the auditorium to assist the choir, the song leader, and the preacher.  A wall has been added in the balcony to help minimize some noise issues.  And, several other modifications are in the planning stages.  But, the change that will be most noticeable is the enlargement of the entranceway.  The wall between the foyer and the old nursery has been removed to make the lobby area significantly bigger. 

            This alteration was necessary to accommodate the larger crowds we have as the congregation continues to grow.  I am sure there will be those who lament the fact that the building was altered.  There may even be some who are troubled over the change.  But, rather than being saddened by changes that are being made to the building, we should be ecstatic that the Lord is making additions to His church! 

            This is an exciting time to serve with the congregation at Westwood!  I am excited about what the future holds.  I have no idea what types of changes may become necessary in the future, but I am thrilled with what the Lord is accomplishing here.  Jesus promised His disciples that He would build His church.  Then, He assured them that the gates of Hades would not overpower it. (Matthew 16:18)  If Satan and His legions could not stop the growth of the Lord’s church, of course the members of the Lord’s body should be exhilarated to see Jesus’ promise being fulfilled at Westwood!  We serve the living God and the risen Savior.  How wonderful to see His church living and growing in our community!

                                                                        Because He lives,