Seeing the Face of Christ in Our Congregational Life-Thursday, March 15

James 1:22-25

²²But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. ²³For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; ²⁴for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. ²⁵But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act — they will be blessed in their doing.

I feel very blessed and privileged each Sunday morning when my Husband, Don, so lovingly pulls me up the steps to the Choir Loft in my wheelchair, and places me in my spot where I sing with our magnificent Senior Choir. It’s my very own time that I get to quietly reflect before the service begins.

As I look out, it fills me with joy to see familiar faces sitting in their usual places, as well as new faces…perhaps new members, or some paying a visit. I also remember those faithful, and dedicated Saints from the past who once filled the same pews in their day, filled the offering plates, and gave of their time and talents, so that this place would be here for us today, and for the generations who will be here after we are gone. Many have now passed into their eternal life, and there are some who are now homebound, or cared for in nursing homes. We are babies, children, teens, young adults, middle agers and elderly.

Whatever the case, and whenever the time, the Glory is ALL for Him. Their Lord, my Lord, our Lord…the Three in One. God the Father of ALL creation, Jesus, His Son, our Savior, and the ever present Holy Spirit...Emmanuel…Christ with us, in Heaven, and on Earth.  Crown Him with Many Crowns! Always and Forever…Amen

Don & Louise Greenleaf

For reflection:

In which ministries do you feel called to participate at Christ The King?

In what ways do your activities at Christ The King connect you to people in the past, and people yet to be born?

When you are a “doer in the word” as James states, what are the images “in the mirror” that stay with you after you have engaged in some activity or ministry?  In other words, what are the long lasting impacts of your efforts…on you, and on the people you have served?