A Moment With Pastor Fred

Disney World opened its doors on October 1, 1972, in Orlando, FL. Walt Disney though died 6 years before the amusement park was finished. After the completion of Disney World 

someone remarked, “It sure is sad that Mr. Disney never lived to see this.” Mark Vance, creative director of Disney studios replied, “He did see it – that’s why its here.” Walt Disney was a man of vision. Visions inspire us. Robert Kennedy was right when he said, “Some people see things the way they are – and ask, why? I dream of the way things could be – and ask, why not?”

Vision isn’t just for theme parks and governments. We as a church need vision – this is why for years now we have planned on me stepping aside from the lead pastor role when I turn 70. We desire a man to serve with me for a time before assuming the role as teaching pastor. Leadership believes Anthony Lange is that man. Following our service today a special business meeting has been called to vote on that proposal. Anthony might share my theology and philosophy of ministry, but he is not me. He is different and that’s good. God can and will use him in ways he has never used me.

Our task here is for us to become fruitful disciples of Christ for God’s glory. This is not my church – HBC doesn’t belong to you either. Holt Baptist is Christ’s church. He is our Head. Eph 2:20, Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. Our purpose as a church remains the same – to glorify God, to edify the believer and to reach a world for Christ. To this end we ask you to continue such a commitment that has been true for nearly 75 years.