Family

On November 30,2009 the family of Redeemer Church came together to celebrate our love and support for one another.We were celebrating the life and home going of a brother in Christ. In the past we gathered for happy occasions such as weddings and sad occasions such as funerals. All were giving Glory to our God and thanking Him for the resurrected life we are all living and will be living when we are united again in Heaven. Remember, this is the church that helped restore our marriage and surrounded me at Billy's funeral. The church was full and the family was surrounded with hugs and faithful words and worship. All churches are called to be family so what does family look like? A family of Christ FORGIVES. A family in Christ APOLOGIZES when someones is hurt by unloving words or actions. A family GATHERS together to support one another in celebration and in crises. Most of all a family in Christ follows the commands and words of our Savior to Love, Love, Love. The Message: Mark 3: 31-36.....Just then his mother and brothers showed up. Standing outside, they relayed a message that they wanted a word with him. He was surrounded by the crowd when he was given the message. "Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside looking for you." Jesus responded, "Who do you think are my mother and brothers?" Looking around, taking in everyone seated around him he said, " Right here, right in front of you...my mother and my brothers. Obedience is thicker than blood. The person who obeys God's will is my brother and sister and mother." The question is for each of us. Do not question anyone else but ASK am I a sister, brother, mother or father in Christ. Am I obedient to the words and commands? ARE YOU?