Beyond Attendance: Living Out the Church's Mission #2204

Beyond Attendance: Living Out the Church's Mission We gather in the sacred space, but the call extends beyond, To be more than mere attendees, to let our hearts respond. Faith demands more than rituals, more than words alone, It's living truth that breathes life, where Christ’s love is shown. Be the salt and light, He said, not just in prayers we pray, But in every deed of justice, in love we live each day. In neighborhoods, let’s shine bright, as beacons of His light, Bringing peace and hope anew, turning darkness into bright. Our mission’s not in sermons, nor in pious acts we see, But in the daily steps we take, in acts of charity. By faith, we rise and take a stand, to heal, to hold a hand, Connecting hearts, caring deep, in love we take a stand. Living out our sacred call, the church’s true design, Together, we can change the world, in love, our lives align. One act of love, one step in grace, each moment we extend, Kindness over indifference, compassion to the end. Beyond the walls, beyond the pews, in every just embrace, We are the hands and feet of Christ, reflecting boundless grace. Crafting a legacy of love, enduring through the years, In every act of selfless care, we conquer doubts and fears. So let us go forth, hearts aflame, with mission clear and true, To be the change, to shine His light, in all we say and do. For in living out our faith in full, through actions great and small, We fulfill our sacred purpose, and answer Jesus’ call. -Steven G. Lee (July 6, 2024)