Together in Christ

Tonight we participated in our third Lenten Journey. We were at the United Congregational Church for the service. It was nice. People from all six congregations were there. That is the best part of getting together for these services.

We see people we know from other churches. Phil Booker was there from Park Congregational Church and so was Amy Dunion. Tom and Sandy Jeffers were there from Lee Memorial United Methodist as were Dr. and Mrs. Glenney. Nancy and Mark Hopkins were there from Central Baptist along with John and Enid Thomas and their grand-daughter, Merlynda. It is always nice to see Maggie Schumaker, the organist from United Congregational. Sue Fage and the Sanborns were there from First Congregational.

I know some people only go to church to hear a good sermon or listen to a beautiful anthem or to sing their favorite hymns. There is another reason to go though. It is to glorify God. When we come together, putting our differences aside, we tell the world that Christ is the Lord of our lives. We tell the world that the church we worship in is not as important as worshiping God. We tell the world that Baptists, Methodists, and Congregationalists are one in the Spirit even though we worship in separate buildings on Sunday mornings.

We also affirm the faith of our neighbors. When we get together we celebrate each other's faith in Christ and the ministry God has called each of us to be a part of. So were you there tonight? If not, plan to join us next week at First Congregational Church in Norwichtown.

Cal