Working together
Last week, while repairing the window blind together, I discovered that Steve- the repairpersonwas a huge Beatles fan. Not only does he play guitar in a “Beatles Band”, but he recalled watching their first performance on the Ed Sullivan Show on March 22, 1963. When I asked him why he thinks they are such a great band, he thought for a while and shared these words: “One of the major reasons that the Beatles were such a powerful band was the way they shared the spotlight. Not one of them was the main thing. They all took turns, and shared the roles. Not like Bruce Springsteen- he is the main thing- even in the title of his band- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Part of what makes the Beatles still unique is that they were all integral parts of the band.”
What a great insight, not only into the Beatles, but especially into the life of the church. We are the body of Christ and we exist together to provide a witness to God’s love in Jesus Christ! We do this all together, and we as Midvale Community Lutheran Church have done and will continue to lift up the kind of teamwork that involves everyone!
Above, a photo from Midvale’s youth group is featured- Jay and Sissel processing fresh leeks for the food bank. Every semester, the group partners to sort food at Second Harvest Food Bank. Not only would I like to thank them for the wonderful hospitality, but I lift up the teamwork displayed. Teamwork like theirs is representative of what happens every week through Midvale Community Lutheran Church- at worship, at Bible Study, within the context of service such as the Porchlight meals and providing shelter to those who need it most. The teamwork that produces music at our worship that glorifies God and involves all of us in the congregational singing. The team shepherding Sunday School-teaching the powerful bible stories that will equip our children in leading us into God’s future. We are a team, for the sake of Christ Jesus.
Like the Beatles, I hope that we continue to find ways to “take the lead” and share the roles in the varied ministries with which God has entrusted us. I thank you for being a part of God’s team here at Midvale Community Lutheran Church and I look forward to the places God takes us- today and every day.
