their sister church. Several months of meetings, discussions, and shared worship services ensued, but in the end, the result was the same. When it came to a vote of the congregation, Will’s idea was turned down. Two years of hard work left Will greatly discouraged and without hope. He resigned exactly two years to the day he had arrived. Will’s saga is not new. Going from hope to hopelessness is an old story that was first noted in the second and third chapters of the book of Revelation. Ephesus