Retrenched?

Hi Guys,

As the church is moving more towards the prophetic and flowing in the Spirit, we need us as a worship team to carry the flow confidently.  

We need this one band lineup for now.

Piano - xxxxx or xxxxx

Guitars - xxxxx

Bass - xxxxx

Drums - xxxxx or xxxxx

xxxxx and Jonah will be observing for the time being (as well as going through personal training with me).

Appreciate your understanding,

xxxxx

It's kind of interesting to receive an email containing the above. It's a very kind way of saying you are fired. But with a spiritual reason to it. It's kind of interesting that on Sunday my sis and I were siting together during service and when we heard my brother play the keyboard, she was commenting about us getting retrenched (we are both keyboard players). She was right! Actually I was aware of it earlier. My coach already told me on Sunday. But I did not expect my sis to be involved as well since her playing is way better than mine. So here it is. The red letter so to say. Actually I am not that bothered about it. To me, sometimes it might be better in that I do not have to wake up early on Sundays. As for learning I can always continue my lessons with my brother and still get the best training available. It's my sis that I am concerned about. It took her a lot to get back to playing the keyboard. Her husband who is my brother in law (duh) even went to speak to the worship coach before he allowed her to make a come back so to say. Guess that did not really help. Anyway, I hope this does not get to her. 

Actually this is somewhat an indictment against my church. For one, my pastor often preaches and encourages people to serve and implies that the most important is a willing heart. It's almost like when there is a shortage of people, anyone would do. Then when there is more than enough, only the really qualified ones get to serve. Sorry, maybe I am too cynical about it but those are the vibes I seem to be getting from the church. Sad but true. 

In any case, I won't let it bother me or I'll at least try. At the end of the day, we are all answerable to God. For my part I have offered my services and if it ain't appreciated by man, I know One who does appreciate. Thanks Lord. :)