Case Study: Charles Weeks, Elder
Charles Weeks, Elder
On November 15, 2015 at the close of the morning worship service, Charles Weeks, a long time elder at the Romance Church of Christ, tearfully announced his resignation from the Eldership, citing health issues.
Although Charles has no plans to leave the community, his announcement and prayer accompanied by tears reminded us of Paul’s meeting with the Ephesian elders at Miletus. At the center of Paul’s farewell was the importance of the church, which had been purchased by the blood of Christ. Paul’s own life and his work with the church at Ephesus supported the words of encouragement and advice that he gave upon his departure. Paul had lived among them and they knew how he behaved. His spiritual interest in them was
On November 15, 2015 at the close of the morning worship service, Charles Weeks, a long time elder at the Romance Church of Christ, tearfully announced his resignation from the Eldership, citing health issues.
Although Charles has no plans to leave the community, his announcement and prayer accompanied by tears reminded us of Paul’s meeting with the Ephesian elders at Miletus. At the center of Paul’s farewell was the importance of the church, which had been purchased by the blood of Christ. Paul’s own life and his work with the church at Ephesus supported the words of encouragement and advice that he gave upon his departure. Paul had lived among them and they knew how he behaved. His spiritual interest in them was