This week, I have been reflecting on how each generation in the Union Family plays an essential part in our life and ministry together! Just take a look at our Choir and Worship Band on Sunday mornings! We have a great combination of generations leading us in worship each week. I especially love that our children participate alongside of our grown-ups, learning to serve God and developing their musical skills. When we teach our young folks how to serve as part of the Body of Christ, God equips them for continued service as adults.
When we recently shared Easter boxes with families in the community, all generations participated as well. Whether filling boxes, purchasing hams, or carrying food to cars on pick-up day, all generations in the church took part! God used the entire Union Family to share the love of Christ with 40 families in the community this Easter. What a wonderful intergenerational ministry!
Serving together across the generations also helps us encourage each other as we grow in love, grace, and unity. This past Saturday, a group of our Disciples Men traveled to Camp Christian for a workday. It was a smaller group, but it included multiple generations of hard workers. One of our young adults, Harrison Clark, even drove from Atlanta to serve with them. Yet another example of intergenerational ministry!
In addition to serving together, we also need to have fun as a family of faith! Research has shown that families who regularly spend time doing enjoyable activities together have stronger relationships with each other than families who do not.
This weekend, we have a fantastic opportunity for all the generations in the Union Family. Please join us for our Intergenerational Game Night on Sunday from 4-6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We will play bingo and other games around the tables. May God use this time to grow and strengthen our relationships with each other across the whole church family. I hope you will invite a friend to join you for this fun night at Union.
In closing, I invite you to take a moment to thank God for drawing all generations together in Christ using this verse from Ephesians 3:20-21.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to the power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.