At The Alter...

When we have no impressive buildings and no swollen budgets to sustain our work, often only then do we realize that the best we have to offer this post-Christendom world is the quality of our relationships, the power of our trustworthiness and the wonder of our generosity. -M. Frost

If we leave this place, what shall we take with us? Will we pack up our understanding of what "church" is and shuttle it by our side, wrapped neat and tidy with the same familiar ideas? Or, do we set out to discover the true power of ecclesia? Do we search for newness in a way that respect for where we've come? Are we holding on the allure of what is comfortable? Shame on us for not expecting more.

Yes, it is the Body of Christ. And, I firmly believe that where two or more gather in the name of Christ, He too will be with us. From that we shall gather our offering - confidently, boldly even, laying it at the alter. This alter will not resemble current conditions. It will be an alter of relationships, service and generosity.

We will, together with the working of The Holy Spirit, bring forth true worship, true teaching (the true church) through our everyday interaction with man and Creator. We will do this with no building, no budget and no excuses. If God is with us, who can be against us?