It put me in mind of the purpose of forms. The forms create the desired shape for the concrete. Instead of oozing wherever the prevailing forces guide it, the form shapes the concrete according to its intended use.
In Galatians 4:19, the apostle Paul writes about his labor toward the end that "Christ be formed" in the Galatian Christians. Maybe it is that Christian ministry is about helping people take shape in a way that Christ be used. One way to look at it, is that we are the shell of the form and Christ becomes the content. Another way is to see that we are the geletinous mass being formed into the image of Christ.
Either way, it seems evident that Christ needs to be at work in our lives and ministry to transform us while transforming this world.
Forms being placed for the blocks anchoring the building.
2 comments:
I was glad to see how the project is progressing. The Wynema Week of Missions means a lot to us as a family. Our daughter is grown, but her interest in missions is still strong.
God bless you as you complete this project. We will see you next summer, Lord willing.
It was good to receive your update letter in the mail.
Donna L. Carlaw
Kingston, WA
Kingston Christian Church
Thanks for the encouraging words and prayers. We are hoping that if the weather gives us a break we will be pouring concrete by the end of next week. And we will get some new pictures up then.
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