Unity in Jesus

I'm so thankful this week for the unity we have in our church.  Each morning we've offered a simple Soccer Camp to kids from many different backgrounds.  Some of the kids are from our church, some from the neighborhood, some from the Hispanic families that our Hispanic pastor has been reaching out to.  Each morning we welcome every single one of those kids in the love of Christ.  It doesn't matter what their background is.  Jesus loves them all.  At mid-morning, we stop playing soccer and come into the gym for a rest, some snacks, and a short message on the love of Christ.  Many of the kids have invited Jesus into their hearts for the first time.  And what has really blessed my heart is how natural the intercultural outreach is for our church.  We are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28).  With all the division and hatred in the world today, it's so nice to be a part of a group of people that just focuses on seeing people like God sees them... as eternal beings that are invited to live with God forever in heaven. 

Plus, I'm seeing so many people of our church volunteering their time to show Christ's love.  As a pastor, I'm really proud of them.  Children's Director McKenzie O'Neil and Hispanic Pastor Sorin Crivceag have worked hard to plan this event and ask volunteers to help.  Everyone is working together so well!  Another show of unity in Jesus.

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus."  Romans 15:5