Thanksgiving Sunday

We came to the church Saturday afternoon for the Sunday worship preparation. We sensed right away that there was something special going on. Some of the members were coming with fruits of their harvests or with their money brought their offering to the church. Narlin because of her talent in decorations and ability to put things in their right place became the “floor director” in the church. The pastor asked him to arrange the thanksgiving offerings that church members were bringing in. And she had done a wonderful job (judge them for yourselves.)

We had a wonderful fellowship on Sunday in spite of the heavy rain. The people of God expressed a profound appreciation for the goodness of God. This attitude of gratitude echoed through out the community in a quiet way. That in spite of hardship, oppression, exploitation and poverty these Christians from different part of Asia were united in worship and in appreciation of God’s goodness.

Although Christians are a handful here compare to Buddhists and Islam, Christians are relatively united compare to the more "Christian" nations. I remember the verse in Psalms that says, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is, for brethren to dwell in unity.” It is easy to see unity when the people who gather together have many things in common. But if big difference in race, nationality, language, culture, and worldview exist, it is a joy to know that only our faith in Jesus that's keeping us united. Then here you will really understand the real meaning of the word unity is. …one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:5). It is sad to know that the walls that divide Christians in the better part of the world are growing wider.