April Gathering...

During WWII, the Germans bombed many English cities, especially hard hit was the industrial and shipping hub of Liverpool (the city of later "We're-the-Hometown-of-the-Beatles" fame). You can still see signs of the war's devestation. One site bombed particularly hard is one of the city's first Anglican churches. It was once a tall spired cathedral with breathtaking stained glass windows. Now, it is a hollow shell of its former self. Amazingly, the locals (called Liverpudlians) never rebuilt it and it stands as a reminder of WWII's destruction. However, the flower gardens surrounding the church are still maintained. Within this garden is a statue of Christ and it bears the wounds of the WWII in that the statue has no arms. Yet, it is beautifully marred! At the base of the statue is an inscription that reads, "Jesus has no hands, but yours." As Casting Crowns asks, in their song "If We Are the Body," "If we are the body? Why are his arms not reaching?" This is the thought that we are discussing at this month's gathering. This month, Monday April 24 at 7pm, we are gathering at the Open Arms Ministry of the Winston-Salem District. Where we will discuss the importance of faith in action and engage in a small mission activity. For directions click here. For more on Open Arms click here.