TOGETHER

Psalm 133:1  Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

 In life we are always going to encounter times of trouble or face challenges.  My mother once told me she was the happiest when she and my father were really struggling financially because, during those times, they were working together to make their life better.  I think I remembered her saying this because, at the time, this statement did not make sense.  As a young teenager, I could not understand how “hard” times could be better than “easy” times.

I am no longer young and have come to understand what my mother meant. Our church has been working diligently to raise money for a new church building while we continue to also support the operations of our current ministry.  We have faced many obstacles along the way and very likely will face many more.  However, I have found it very inspiring to experience how everyone is working together to help accomplish our objective.  Although the fundraisers are a lot of work, I have enjoyed working with others towards a common goal.  I have also enjoyed seeing people inside and outside our community supporting our mission and in essence “working together” with us.

My mother’s strange statement no longer seems so odd.  That one word, together, is what makes challenging times enjoyable.  I feel like the members of our congregation are a family.  We don’t always agree, but we do value each other and enjoy spending time together.  Yes, I could worship the Lord in any church or even at home, but I would miss out on the “togetherness.”

If you would like some “together” time, visit us at The First Christian Church in Girard.

Carolyn Ahring