Fellowship

Last Thursday I drove to Princeton, Idaho and spoke at their annual hunting and fishing banquet. It was great driving down there through the rolling hills of farmland and timber as the sun warmed the day with a hint of spring. I saw several herds of deer feeding on the open hillsides and was greeted by a chorus of red wing blackbirds at the church. They still have quite a few old barns that are nice to see from an era gone by.

I met Pastor Jim and found him to be a warm and caring person which was reflected in his congregation. The people were very friendly and can cook up some great game dishes and desserts. It was good to see them bring in antlers and head mounts to decorate the banquet room which is going to be a new gymnasium. Some of their best hunters are women which doesn't surprise me since I'm married to one that is a very good shot.

My talk to them was about using the outdoors to reach people for Christ. They live in a perfect area to do that. Nearly everyone living in that area is tied to the land and wildlife. I believe this loving church can impact their area in many ways as they offer the hand of fellowship to their community.

My advice to them is keep shooting those big deer and elk and keep loving each other and your community. You have a great church!