We talked about the basic routine. Starting on Monday by reading the scripture selections, thinking/praying how the scripture speaks to the congregation, developing the outline and writing the full version and finally review and practice on Saturday. All of us were interested to hear that sometimes the sermon topic comes quickly and sometimes very late. That by the time Thursday comes around, sometimes a topic is still being developed and prayed upon, fervently.
What wowed everyone was to learn that the sermon that day was the 600th sermon Pastor wrote. Thinking about that number and the previous sermon preparation discussion made everyone's eyes open a little bit, thinking that Pastor has spent approximately 600 weeks going through the same routine of research, writing and prayer.
Does it really matter what the decision was? He made it in the best interest for him and his family. He owes no explanation to anyone.
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