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THURSDAY THOUGHT 6/19/08

The Family of God
 
I spent last evening at an impromptu gathering of wonderful people.  As a ragtag collection of couples and individuals wandered in the door — some connected by blood, some old friends, some new friends just waiting to meet, ranging in age from two to 86 — the joyful dynamic of people laughing and eating and standing around the kitchen (though there was plenty of room elsewhere in the house), was pure, positive fun.
 
We shared grandchild stories, cancer fears, silly jokes, even an RPS (Rock-Paper-Scissors) tournament between aunt and nephew, as good people let down their guard and, as my grandmother would say, just enjoyed.  Great fun.   
 
My point:  It’s the same with a faith community, and why we “do” Bible study, mingle at coffee hour, pray for our friends, drop off a casserole or drive a church member to a doctor’s appointment,  and — oh, yes, of course, most of all — why we go to church to celebrate together in this wondrous breaking of bread with God and friends as members of the Family of God.  Pure joy. — jri
 
“For where two or three come together
in my name, there am I with them.”
        –    Jesus Christ
               (Matthew 18:20)