02-11-24

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
February 11, 2024
Today is the annual chili cook-off! It is one of the fun, funny, silly, community-building events that does some good beyond the church. Money is raised, awards are given, some boastful smack talk is spewed in a playful way, and the church is better for it all. To do what we are called to do as followers of Jesus requires a community of folks that support one another, can laugh together, are willing to stand alongside each other in times of difficulty, and continue to point each other in the direction of greater faithfulness. For some people, it is quite a stretch in their minds from chili to self-sacrificing love, but for the church, it makes complete sense.

For everything we do, Lord God, we pray for the capacity of our faithfulness to grow in such a way that we find more beautiful and creative ways of sharing your love. Amen.