Jesus
said to them, (the Apostles), “Go into all the world and preach the
good news to all creation.” (Mark 16:15)
First
Presbyterian’s Vision Statement truly speaks and touches my heart.
It is very easy for me to humbly “show off” our church and
members to guests that come and visit and want to know more about the
beliefs of our congregation.
Allowing
ALL that believe in Jesus Christ to participate in communion, having
ALL ages of ushers, including families and youth to lead in worship
is something FPC almost takes for granted – I know that I
have come to expect ALL to be a part of the life of FPC.
Are
our children and youth too young to participate? Few people succeed
in school work, professions and leadership positions without
practice. My mother always told me while I practiced the piano that
“practice makes perfect.” I’ve not used this line with my
children because it truly grates me – but my mother was right –
by practicing, making mistakes and learning from them, you become
comfortable and polished in a skill.
I’m
proud to be a part of a church that openly welcomes our youth to
practice their mission, inclusion, and community skills in a loving
and supportive environment. Remember that Timothy became a spiritual
leader in his early 30’s and that we at FPC are giving our youth an
early start to be bold and confident spiritual leaders either in our
FPC community but also then to spread and share these gifts to
outside our FPC community.
They
will understand Jesus’ teachings of mission and inclusion and
impact the world and preach his good news to all!
Lord
Jesus Christ, you are alive in ALL that believe in you. Help show
us your presence in those who differ most from us, until our
knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love for ALL your
children. Amen.
Kim
McGlynn
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