The days ahead for DeSoto Hills promise to be both exciting and challenging. Already we are experiencing “growing pains,” and are constantly rethinking, rearranging and at times reprioritizing our plans. What an absolutely wonderful problem to face. As someone told me recently, it is better to be overwhelmed than under-whelmed. I want to thank members, and visitors alike, for your patience as we iron out the wrinkles that are inevitable in a move of this magnitude. As we move forward it is critical that we continue to have leadership in the form of deacon-servants who understand their role and are willing to step up to the plate and serve the Body of Christ. Next Sunday, November 5, you will have an opportunity to vote on men who have been nominated to serve as Deacons at DeSoto Hills. I pray that the end result of your decision will be like that in Acts 6:7 after those original deacons were chosen.

So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Bro. James