Gourmet Day

What if Church were..

….Coffee together. Talking at leisure about the kindness of God who paints rainbows after storms, sunrises after nights, and mountains around valleys?

…. Dinner at the theater, where we enjoyed delicious food, served by candlelight. Where every element of the meal, and even the table décor, intentionally held symbolic meaning and truth. And where the actors illustrated what it means to love God with all one’s heart, or what it is to be a living sacrifice.

….A ballet and full orchestra portraying the love story of God romancing his bride.

… Watching a movie together (Of course with popcorn and sodas!), then meeting afterwards in small groups where someone skilled at leadership and wise about life helps us see in it lessons for our lives.

….An art show where paintings depict truth through sculpture, photography, on canvas, and fabric. And then auctioned to provide assistance to families caring for AIDS orphans.

….A poet’s conference where the authors read their works to us. And we listened. And the crowd walks away saying, “I’m so glad I came. That really helped me understand some things in my life better.”

….or….

What if Church were .... real?
... honest?
.... sincere?
... and simple?

....What if this Sunday your Church slept in till 11a.m., enjoyed a slow, leisurly day at home, as families, with Dad's reading portions of God's word to their children. What if the gathering for worship was postponed until 4 p.m. What if everyone brought some simple dish to share with all the others, and everyone enjoyed laughing and visiting and eating the Communion as part of the meal? What if it were all done to illustrate the hope of Believers to banquet with God?

Would you go? I would.
A lot of us would, I think.

Maybe you should start one like that and I'll bring coffee.




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