Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.
Thought for the Day: I think most of the world hasn’t heard, but a rather monumental statement was released last night. The Catholic Church is going to recognize the baptisms of those in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Christian Reformed Church in North America, Reformed Church in America, and United Church of Christ. Of course, these are all denominations that practice infant baptism, and so that means the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is not included. Nonetheless, this is huge!! For centuries, each communion has guarded its tradition as if the existence of God depended upon it. I hope this is only the beginning of a new found respect and connection, for it is hard to speak about the oneness of Christ’s body as the different manifestations of that body bicker over a ritual…a ritual that doesn’t belong to any of us. It belongs to God, and I’m pretty certain God is celebrating whenever and wherever a human being is blessed with the waters of baptism.
Prayer: Helps us to continue to find ways of honoring and demonstrating your unifying spirit, O Lord. Amen.
TONIGHT–WEDNESDAY
Dinner at 5:30pm
Study at 6:30pm
Children’s Choir at 6:30pm
SUNDAY
Ministry Fair from 9:15am – 12:15pm
Different Ministries Sharing In Worship
Bring a can of Soup or two for NAM
