St. Marks United Reformed Church recently shared why we love our church by celebrating this in Sunday worship, discussing, sharing & speaking aloud some of the reasons why we love our church. We did a fill-in-the-blank sentence and here's what we came up with. They are so great we want to share them (& our church) with everyone!
I LOVE MY CHURCH...
- because it's open every day & there's love in it every day
- because sometimes it feels like an oasis for thirsty people
- because it doesn't just happen in the building - its wider than that, we take it with us
- because it helps people
- because I think it is the backbone of this community
- because we feel completely accepted
- because I like the bread & wine
- because it welcomes everybody
- because I don't know what I'd do without it
- because it strengthens my faith
- because theres toys in the back
- because of prayer, hope, faith & friendship
- because it was the first church I came to in Wythenshawe about 88 years ago!
- because it is an open church
- because I like the hymns
- because it's God's house
- because if you are sick or very ill the church is there for you
- because it can be a haven of peace from a mad world outside
- because the church does different things to help people, like visit them
- because it's a loving faith building
- because it's the place I can share my faith most
- because the people are friendly
- because it strengthens my faith in God & if I've no faith then I've nothing
- because we've met so many different kinds of people from so many different parts of the world
- because God inspires me and people inspire me to change the world for good!
- because we think things through about the bible & our lives
- because we take a stand for social justice & look after the earth
There are more but I wonder - if you worship in community what do you love about your church? Comments anyone?
