Friday, April 12, 2013

JIM CAIN



Good Morning!



The author of the Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis once said something about the church that I believe is important. He said that the model many of us have in our minds for the church is the same model we have for secular organizations. That is, we think of the church as an organization that we join. Then we do what members of an organization normally do, we come to meetings and pay dues. Maybe, occasionally, we read the organization's newsletter, if we have time. This is not Christ's model for the church.



Christ's intent is that his people will be joined to his church in the same way that members of a physical body are joined to that body. It is a living relationship. The body gives life to its members and they, in turn, are indispensable to the body. For the person in whom Christ dwells, being actively involved in church is not merely an option anymore than an eye has an option about being involved with a physical body. Losing an eye is a tragedy for both the eye and for the body. Christ is saying that each of us is indispensable. We all have a place in his family.



I would like to personally invite you to be a part of our family At Central UMC this Sunday morning as we worship at 8:30 am and 10:55, you'll be glad you did!