COLONY Bruce Symes gave the Communion meditation at Sundays Colony Christian Church service, a story from Richmond, Va., in 1866. The priest wasnt allowed to serve Communion to only one person at a time. There had to be at least two people together, a belief based on Matthew 2:18-20.
After all the white parishioners had taken Communion, a lone black man came to the front, and the priest was at a loss of what to do. After a time, a white man made his way to the front and knelt beside the other man so he could take Communion.
This man was Robert E. Lee.
The story is a reminder that Christ came for all of us, Symes said. We must put aside feelings that divide us, and remember what a difference one man, or one woman, can make in the lives of others. We must always be prepared for action, to declare Gods love and grace to everyone.
Pastor Chase Riebel gave the sermon on Broken & Remade(continuing the series based on the movie Overcomer.)
Mens Bible study is at 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Small groups are held Monday through Wednesday. The youth group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
