Where there is no vision...

What a wonderful visioning weekend experienced by all who participated in “On the Road to Glory” mission and vision event that culminated on August 12 after worship. The week’s discussions in our small groups and Sunday Schools were affirmations of God working through his people at Wylie UMC. The sharing of thoughts, ideas, and dreams by people in not only these small groups but especially during the group sessions on Sunday afternoon, are valuable to the development of God’s vision for Wylie UMC and the fulfillment of her God-given mission “we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Our leadership is collating the information and consolidating the insights over the next few weeks into a working plan for mission and vision. Our leadership hopes to provide initial feedback to the congregation in a handout. Our ushers will distribute the handout at worship on Bring ‘em Back Sunday (Back- to-School), August 26.

May we remember, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18 and the visioning process is always morphing. Therefore, the work of vision is a never-ending process. God asks us to take the visioning process seriously, a process that requires time and energy. May we also remember, this visioning is a process that helps us answer the question Rev. Pat Beghtel-Mahle shared with us, “What does Wylie UMC want to be known for in the community.”

The mission and vision event the past week may have ended, but our visioning process never ends. My friends, we are always On the Road to Glory, so may we encourage one another as we travel on the road together. Remember, Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’.”