We had no class this week because Wednesday evening we had a meal for the homeless people staying at the Mission in Citrus, a full bus from what I heard. The church had a great turn out and the youth of our church were wonderful hosts of the dinner. We have several members who quietly and anonymously support the mission throughout the year, but this was truly a blessed night.
I heard a message yesterday and a pastor mentioned that Christmas is about God putting a face on His grace. Of course that is the face of Jesus, but it is also the face of all who serve God by being the hands and love of Christ's living Spirit. Jesus' face shone brightly Wednesday evening at Crystal River United Methodist Church as members of His body joyfully and lovingly fed those who are homeless and hungry. There were smiles on every face and there was truly a sense of welcome and comfort around the tables. I guess Jesus was just letting us know that we all belong and are part of His family.
Discover and Proclaim the Truth of The Bible which is: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life." (John 3:16 NRSV). Jesus came to humanity to proclaim and give evidence to that love and He has commanded us to do the same. We, who believe, must not merely be followers, but we must be proclaimers of the Gospel Message and we can only do that by being filled with the love of God.
It was a wonderful evening.
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