Today I had to write an article for our newsletter. It is based off of a comment Sr. Pastor Darris made during yesterday's service. I thought you might like it.
Most Attractive Staff Member ???
For those of you in the 10:30 service this past Sunday, you will know what I am talking about. At the end of the service Darris commented that now that Suzanne had left the staff, he had to take up the mantle of being the most attractive staff member now. I must say, that brought the house down. It was one of those lines that becomes the primary thing you remember from the worship service.
It got me thinking. Magazine covers specialize in spotlighting attractive people. People Magazine has the 50 most beautiful people. Sports Illustrated recently came out with their annual swimsuit issue. If the Kingdom of God had a magazine cover, who would be on the cover? Perhaps instead of beauty it would highlight those who are most godly, most embody what the kingdom is. One issue would have a picture of the Sunday School teacher who arrives early each week to teach their kids God’s Word. Another issue would have a picture of someone sending out supplies to soldiers in Iraq. Another issue would show someone answering the phone at the church. These are all people who are in service and doing their part to extend the kingdom of God. What matters is character and Christ-likeness, not attractiveness! Who would you put on the cover?
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