From the Pastor's Heart: June

“Show respect for all people:                                                        

Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family,

        respect God, honor the king.”

--- 1 Peter 2:17 –NCV

In case you haven’t noticed, we have an awesome church family.  I realize I may be a little prejudice but I don’t believe I am too far from reality.  This is not a new revelation of course, but I am vividly reminded of it after each one of our BBQs.  Seeing our church family work so hard and work so well together is a beautiful thing.  It reminds me of what the Early Church had; the Koinonia (the fellowship; the oneness) that they shared. It really is a beautiful thing to behold, and something that shouldn’t be took for granted. 

Now don’t get me wrong; as a church family, we are NOT perfect.  We love each other and we care for each other.  But there are times when people “fall through the cracks” and the “missing” in our midst go unnoticed for a while.  It happens in real families too.  There are times when needs go unmet; but as is often the case in normal families, some needs are not made known to the family.  Sometimes things are said or done that hurt feelings; and although it doesn’t make it right, the same thing happens often in a normal family.  There are times when we disagree; but what family doesn’t have its conflicts. 

The bottom line is simple:  WE ARE FAMILY NO MATTER WHAT!  Thank you for being such a great church family.  And may all of us always treasure this family; never take it for granted; and follow Paul’s instructions when he said . . .

“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.          Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope,                  be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”  -- Romans 12:10-13

Believing In You,

Pastor Scott