Carol and I assisted our Pastor at Church in celebrating World Communion Sunday. I was once again moved as I watched the faces of many who came to receive the elements. Many demonstrated a joy of having the opportunity to meet Christ in this fashion. Others had the longing look of a hungry heart and, for these, my heart broke.
I appreciated our Pastor’s comments today, as well . Pastor Bert reminded us that this one day out of the year, believers around the world gathered at the table in their own tradition, to celebrate and remember their fellow believers everywhere.
Carol, in her pastoral prayer, reminded us that God is caring for His flock, doing what is best for each of His children, across the world. “In the midst of pain and suffering, in the midst of joy and celebration”, she prayed, “God, do what is best for each of your children.”
I was reminded that in the midst of the imperfect Church, the perfect nature of God is still recognized and experienced through the power of the Holy Spirit, by the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ.
Praise be to God!
Dr. Abby, Pastor Bert, Rev. Carol
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