The importance of gathering

Dear Fellow Followers of the Way,

This past Sunday we heard the story at the beginning of Acts 2, the gift of the Holy Spirit that was given when the community of believers was gathered together. If we had continued in the story, we would have read Peter’s sermon and the baptism of 3,000 people that day. After the people had been baptized, we learn that the people “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers” (v 42).

Sunday night we had that same opportunity as we gathered to celebrate in our new fellowship hall. We gathered over a meal and enjoyed a time of fellowship and worship. Our new space will hopefully see this repeated with great frequency in the months and years to come.

God can do great things in our midst, particularly when we gather as the Body of Christ. As we gather for worship or for fellowship, we are made more complete as more people gather together. We all have unique gifts and callings and the presence of each one is important.

As we enter the summer, people will begin to travel. When your travels take you away from Austin, find a local congregation to worship with where ever you may be. When you are in town, come and gather with us at Westminster. Even when you you may not feel like coming, your presence may be the very thing that uplifts another believer. Remember that you are important and you are needed. Come and join with the Body of Christ on Sunday mornings and let the Spirit move you!

Grace, mercy and Peace,
Karen