“The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer.” (Proverbs 30:25)
I’ve seen it many times. Something fails and the church is in panic mode trying to find a replacement before the next week. Sometimes this is unexpected, but often the audio or video system has been on the fritz for several months or even years. You’ve had signs and problems, but no plan, either financially or practically. This creates more long term issues. Instead of a well researched solution that works properly for your ministry, you buy whatever the local music store happens to have in stock or call your local audio visual company with a plea for help. You’ll often spend more money than you need to, since you’re in a pinch. The previous verse says that the ants are “exceeding wise” for planning ahead. As you start a new year, take stock of your sound system. Maybe you just need to replace small things like mic cables. Perhaps you need big things like a new mixer board. Possibly you’ve been putting off replacing your wireless mics because “we’ve got plenty of time.” and now the July 2020 deadline is only months away. Have a chat with your tech crew. Ask about things that are failing and come up with a replacement plan and budget, because today is always the best time to create a plan for tomorrow.