A WORD OF APPRECIATION

I have noticed something in our congregation that gives me great joy. While most churches are divided into parties which are always striving against one another, the people of Grace Church are united, always pulling together.

One of our modern popular songs has stated the truth, perhaps inadvertently, "Divided we fall, united we stand." Unity is a bond of peace, which gives us strength. When many small sticks, weak and insignificant in themselves, are tied together with a strong bond, they become strong. So it is with us. We come from varied backgrounds and places. But we have been united by the grace of God under the banner of King Jesus, and therein lies our strength.

            Let us always endeavor to keep this unity. United in heart, let us love Christ and one another with a pure heart fervently. United in purpose, let us seek the glory of Christ. United in work, let us all pull together for the furtherance of the gospel of Christ. United in prayer, let us pray for the increase of Christ's kingdom. United in hope, let us anticipate the glorious advent of Christ.

Blest be the tie that binds,

Our hearts in Christian love!

It is refreshing and encouraging to be in a church where people speak of one another in loving terms. We are blessed greatly by our God. Let us give him thanks.