A Matter of Perspective On Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church

This is an extremely critical point in the life of Mt. Hope African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Based upon the event that will take place on Wednesday June 20th through Sunday June 24, 2007 in Tarrytown at the Marriott Hotel, there exist a perfect opportunity to make the decision to give one of the Lord's churches a chance to do what is pleasing in his eyes and maybe start to flourish again. If those who will be making the important decisions decide to do the right thing for the members of this suffering church; all of us know exactly what that decison will be. However. if the powers to be decide to abdicate as usual, then the carnage at Mt. Hope Church will continue. If one thinks that the membership is very low now, just imagine what it might be like if the decision is to maintain the status quo for the next conference year. For the sake of the church, and for that matter all of the churches, we hope that they make the one and only decision that is warranted. The church needs a leader that will lead, is creative, has good wisdom and can motivate the members so that it can escape the unbearable situation that it has fallen into over the past 3 or four years. Let us all as members evaluate what will take place and see if the members interest is put in front of a sub-par pastor for a change. We need to find a way to hold those responsible for awful decisions, afterall we are not like the rats stupidily following the Pied Piper to the river to be drowned. We want joy and spirit back. If that happens the membership will increase and the financial worries will be greatly minimized. At this point today (June 15th) at least we have some hope; let's see if that hope is dahed late Sunday afternoon!