Eclectic

Eclectic ... that is a word I would use to describe the unique nature of Good News.  We have a diversity of people from all over the place and a diversity of ideas that are far from homogenous.  We are tall and short, thin and not-so-thin, serious and funny, different skin tones, different home towns and different interests.  We have traveled many different paths to get to this place where Jesus reigns and God's Word is respected and taught.  It is interesting that this point came forward in a meeting tonight where we discussed past, present and future ministries of Good News.

It is crystal clear that we are diverse, so the question is, what brings us together?  In another meeting with Audrey and Lisa (music) I think we happened upon the thing that pulls us and holds us in this place where we serve side-by-side with people from all walks of life.  It is described in the words of a song:

We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord
And we pray that all unity, May one day be restored
And they'll know we are Christians,  By our love, By our love
Yes, they'll know we are Christians, By our love
We will walk with each other,  We will walk hand in hand
We will walk with each other, We will walk hand in hand
And together we'll spread the news, That God is in our land


And they'll know we are Christians,  By our love, By our love
Yes, they'll know we are Christians, By our love
We will work with each other, We will work side by side
We will work with each other, We will work side by side
And we'll guard each one's dignity, And save each one's pride
And they'll know we are Christians,  By our love, By our love
Yes, they'll know we are Christians, By our love
All praise to the Father, From whom all things come
And all praise to Christ Jesus His only son
And all praise to the Spirit, Who makes us one
And they'll know we are Christians,  By our love, By our love
Yes, they'll know we are Christians, By our love

Jesus' last prayer was for our unity.  Let it be so Lord!