On Saturday we hosted a big birthday party for the Kane family. Mark and the kids organized it for Pam's 50th birthday. They had loads of family and friends in for the occasion. It was a great time. I even got to take a few pictures. It wasn't a church event, but it was. You see that's part of the beauty of belonging to the church.
Mark needed a place to host the party and we were able to accommodate him and the family. They attend worship here. The kids went to Sunday School here. They contribute regularly to the ministry with their offerings and their time. This is their church and there are benefits to active membership that go beyond the spiritual ones.
Mark and Pam are quick to talk about the love and support they have received over the years. They talk about how their faith has grown. But the church is also there when they needed a couple of extra tables for a family dinner and a hall for that special birthday. We don't charge membership fees like the Elks Club or the Moose Lodge but we do take the offerings that are given to pay for the building, the services, the support of staff like me and to make the building available for members like Mark.
Over the years many of our members have asked to use the hall for weddings, funeral receptions, birthday parties, wedding and baby showers and the like. We are always glad to oblige if its available. It is part of our overall ministry.
Cal
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