ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
May 9, 2022
Yesterday, Donna and I watched Youth Sunday from my iPad as we were (and still are) traveling to pick up the kid at college. The emotions we felt were diverse and intense – from laughter to tears and everything else in between. The youth spoke honestly (and clearly, which is always a bonus) about their journeys, and though experiences are unique to the individual, the overall message pointed back to the power of a community where love is immeasurable. Mariah, Jennifer and others have worked with these youth on a regular basis, and the sacred influence experienced by our young people is breath-taking. Throughout our denomination and most others, youth ministry is getting cut as church budgets are getting tighter. Cypress Creek Christian Church is one of the very few churches that has an exceptionally skilled ordained minister leading Youth and Children. In yesterday’s service, we were reminded why it must remain a priority. I give thanks for all of our youth and children, and the way the Jesus message is shaping them in love and for the sake of love. Let us all recommit ourselves to making sure Youth and Children’s Ministry here at CCCC have the necessary resources.
Wherever young people speak of your love at work in their lives, O Lord, we are immensely grateful. Some might speak of them as the church of tomorrow, but what they are offering us is very much what the church needs today. Amen.
