"Now is the Time for Presence"

"For Such a Time as This..." - Generosity 2027 Sermon Series

"Now is the Time for Presence" Sermon Notes: October 8 and October 11: Romans 12:4-5

 Being one in Christ and belonging to one another is an important way to view Christian community. We are not Christians in isolation, but we are deeply connected and we belong to one another. We are only one part of a greater whole, the body of Christ. When we are not connected, then something is missing. In Romans 12:4-5, Paul writes about the interconnectedness of Christian community. He particularly addresses spiritual gifts and how they relate to one another in the life of the church. Just before, Paul gets into specific gifts, he writes that we are one in Christ and we belong to one another. We are a part of one another and without every part, something is absent. Think about what is absent when you are not connected to the church.

How are you actively engaged in presence? One of the ways which we are invited to engage in presence is by being present at First United Methodist Church of Gadsden. This is part of our membership vows. Is connecting to Christ’s body and fellow Church members part of your spiritual disciplines? This week, I encourage you to invest in the church through your presence. It is a beautiful gift you offer yourself, the church, and your fellow siblings in Christ.

Now is the Time!

Rev. Sherri