For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12
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I received a text from a friend recently that simply said this: |
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“Remember that all things work together for good for those who love God!” |
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Indeed, each congregant of our wonderful church is part of a body that loves the Lord, and God works in and through us all for the good of the whole. |
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God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as he desired. (12:18) It is no accident that I am here; it is no coincidence that you are here. Paul tells us that each member of the body is equally important. The principle here is the interdependence of the parts of the body in the one whole. Christians in the body of Christ are mutually dependent as they exercise their distinctive functions.
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Each local church is the body of Christ just as the universal church is Christ’s body. Paul stresses the sovereign purpose of God in diversifying the parts of the body, and this diversity is intended to accomplish God’s unified purpose. God’s method employs diversity to create unity: So that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. (12:25)
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Rejoice in the knowledge that God has called us to this place at this time! Each of us has a very special purpose in this body. Our gifts are many and varied, but it is the same Spirit working in all things for the good of those who love the Lord! By grace alone, we will unite in accomplishing the good works established for us according to the will of Lord God, the Almighty. |
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Our Chancel Choir will sing “Many Gifts, One Spirit” on Sunday, and our Hallelujah Kids! will sing “We, the Children, Lift Our Voices.” There is no more beautiful music than that which glorifies our Creator! |
If God has given you the gift of singing, please consider joining our Chancel Choir. We’re a friendly bunch, and we have a chair with your name on it! Let’s chat over a cup of coffee or tea (on me!) about your musical gifts and how you feel you can best serve in our music ministry! |
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A prayer of thanksgiving today for each of you! Gracious God, thank you for each member of our wonderful congregation. We acknowledge the spiritual gifts you have lavished upon us so abundantly. We pray that the world will see the light of Christ in us as shown by our love and care for one another. Help us to remember that you have placed each member here according to your divine purpose. Show us how to truly celebrate our diversity as we walk hand in hand and heart to heart. Amen. |
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Join our Marvelous Music Ministry! |
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Childcare is provided on Wednesday nights
from 4:30pm-8:00pm!
No need to find a sitter, just come and join the fun!
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The Chancel Choir has begun rehearsing music for Advent and Christmas, and we would love to have you join us! For the next couple of months, a portion of the rehearsal from 7:20pm to 7:50pm is dedicated to rehearsing Lessons & Carols, which will be accompanied by a string quartet and percussion on Sunday, December 11th.
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We are making room to grow in our Carillon Handbell Choir! We just raised enough money to buy a fourth octave of bells which will give us bells for five more ringers! |
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Don't forget about our children's choirs! |
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Children 3 years old through 1st grade are invited to Joyful Noise at 4:30pm to ring bells, sing praise, participate in a rhythm band, and puppetry arts.
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Hallelujah Kids! meets at 5:00pm for 2nd through 8th graders to learn to ring tone chimes and handbells, sing praise, participate in a drumming circle, and puppetry arts.
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For more information on Music Ministry please contact Alicia Taylor! |
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