Greetings | Dec. 10th

 “Peace be to you. The friends greet you.”

   3 John 1:15

   Beloved, let us not take for granted the way in which we greet one another, especially in regard to the body of Christ.

   Each Sunday worship service includes time for us to greet one another. This moment is more than a casual hello, as one might offer on the street or to a coworker. At church, the body of Christ gathers in a sacred place to meet God together.

  So when we greet one another, it is part of worship, an opportunity to bless each other intentionally in God's name. We desire that our brothers and sisters in Christ receive from God what they need, and we encourage each other in faith. Many of the Epistles are filled with such salutations. These are not formalities but thoughtful desires for others. Expressed to the person and before God.

  Let us commit to greeting our friends in Christ with love, intentionally offering the peace of God in worship. Make it your purpose each week: use this moment in our service to actively bless, encourage, and invite God's presence as you greet one another. Let our greetings become acts of worship that strengthen our bonds in Christ.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight