Proclaimer Blog
On the value of notes…
I had a note last week that meant the world. Short, simple, straightforward. And it brought the warmest encouragement to my heart.
I often try, as a pastor-teacher, to send such notes. We often – in our moments of self pity – think that people should be sending us such communication. And of course, isn't it lovely and delightful when people do? But actually, we didn't sign up for that. We are the servants of our people – not the other way around. And a great way to serve is to write. So get yourself a pen, a postcard and consider writing 140 characters to someone in your church. Wait, that's Twitter, but it's the same principle.
"Lovely to see you on Sunday"
"Hope the Lord is sustaining you through the hard times you're experiencing"
"Great to hear you pray in the prayer meeting"
"Thank you for reading the Scriptures so well"
And so on. It's a great way to keep connected to your people and it will mean the world to them. As it did to me.
Adrian recommends Lamy fountain pens. (Well, you never know – they may send me one.)