Unity

And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said,
"Sovereign Lord"...

Acts 4:24

Let me just say...and I can because it's my blog...I am excited about many things at Riverview right now, but the one thing I am most excited about is the sense of unity and harmony in the church.  Even though we have gone to 2 Worship Services and 2 Sunday Schools UNITY is increasing.  Why?  Because unity in the Body of Christ is not about proximity to one another.  It is about relationship with Jesus, and His people.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Paul loved the Philippian Church like no other, and even though he was in prison in Rome their live did not diminish.  In fact it grew.

Philippians 1:8

ForGod is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.

An old friend of mine at my church in Blackwell...whom I love with great affection, used to always say, "It's about the love Andy, it's all about the love."  THE LOVE is the love of Jesus we have for one another.

On top of this please know that it begins with the pastoral staff at RBC.  We love each other.  I am so blessed to serve with the people God has placed in our fellowship.  Each of them are gifted specially for the ministry God has called them to at Riverview, they are committed to God and this church to the Nth degree, and they love you too.

What an awesome church.  Not because we have the best programs, buildings, or events.  It's because we got the love baby...we got the love.

Love,  Andy

PS - I didn't make the connection to Valentines day until right now.  Cool.