From Pastor Zeke Page 1 From the Desk of Pastor Zek “Love is the Answer, Now What Was the Question” “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony” -Colossians 3:14 If you could name one thing people would remember you for, what would it be? I think about this because it is a good tool to refocus decisions and actions day to day. As I think about the future of our church, I am always asking this question: “What church will my grandchildren inherit?” This question helps me focus the decisions made today. I hope that my grandchildren will inherit a vibrant church, strong in community and Christ-centered, to name a few. Like it or not, we all are leaving a legacy. Our words and our actions influence what it will become. If there was just one thing we could leave as a legacy, I would hope it would be love. In this text from Colossians it sums it up beautifully. Love is like clothes you put on daily. It is a daily decision which takes effort and intentionality. I would hope that people speak of our church as “loving”. There is not another characteristic which sums up what should be the goal of one’s life not the goal of the church. We will be known by how much we loved. With the decisions you will face today, this week, and this month I hope that this question will become an integral part of your decision: “How can I love more today?” It is simple but not easy. I believe, in doing so, we will create a perfect harmony that we have yet to experience. Keep the Faith Strong, Rev. Zeke Wesley UMC Newsletter August 2019
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