I had the honour of playing on one of Brisbanes elite golf courses the other day. I had to play with a member as it is a very private course.
Tell you what I noticed.
A. It is very hard to get into the club and also very expensive. A two year waiting list.
B. You can’t get in unless a number of members recommend you.
C. Clergy are given special rates and have no waiting time.
D. The facilities were quite run down and showing their age.
E. There were no paths to follow and so we had to rely on local knowledge and traditions.
F. The coffee shop was closed and a volunteer lady was manning the upstairs bar and could only provide hot water for a cup of tea.
G. The one thing they did have was a heavenly view which seemed to help the members overlook all the other realities.
Sounds like some churches I know.
We must make sure that we stay connected to the now generation and be inclusive of all people.
A view of heaven is not sufficient to get people into the Kingsom of God – we have to bring heaven to earth and help people play the course well – called the journey of life.
