It’s your vote now . . .

     There’s a new sheriff in town!  OK, he’s not actually a sheriff.  He’s more like a youth director, but he still means business!  (And, he did play a Roman guard at Vacation Bible School.)  You may already know him.  His name is Jimmy Wilbanks.  He has been around these parts for quite awhile.

     I mention this because you actually have a decision to make.  You have to decide whether he succeeds or whether he fails miserably, crashes and burns, goes down in a plume of smoke, experiences the agony of defeat…well, you get the picture.  Anyway, it’s on your shoulders.  You see, so far you have voiced your opinion.  (“We want better programs for our youth!”)  You have given your money.  (“Here you go.”)  And, through your session, you have hired a youth director.  (“Welcome, Mr. Wilbanks!”)  But, you are not done.  Now comes the toughest part.  Now, you have to vote!  I don’t mean in a congregational meeting.  I mean you physically have to give him your vote.  You have to show up and be a part of things.  You have to ask how you can contribute to the success of our youth ministry program and then follow up by doing it!

     If you decide you really have nothing to offer to Jimmy and our youth program, then you have cast your vote…against our youth program.  But, if you find the place where you can make a unique contribution that fits your skills and station in life, then you have cast your vote in favor of a successful youth program here at Vidalia Presbyterian.

     So, will our new youth director succeed or fail?  Will he soar with the eagles or crash and burn?  Will he experience the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat?  Believe it or not, it’s actually up to you and the grace of God! So, how will you cast your vote?  Don’t tell me, tell Jimmy.  You can find him most mornings at the church office or you can contact him at jimmy@vidaliapres.org.  He’ll be looking for you.