How do you say thank you to a community that loves so much? Over the last decade, Douwene and I have been overwhelmed by Summit’s love for us. At the end of every year, we are presented with a gift that puts “Nesting Dolls” to shame. To abide to social distancing this year it was at the end of our morning service. The gift was professionally wrapped by www.nancycarnes.com.

Many years ago, Fredrick Lehman wrote a hymn about this love (“The Love of God”).

The love of God is greater far … Than tongue or pen can ever tell.

It goes beyond the highest star … And reaches to the lowest hell.

The guilty pair, bowed down with care, … God gave His Son to win.

His erring child He reconciled … And pardoned from his sin.

O love of God, how rich and pure! … How measureless and strong!

It shall forevermore endure— … The saints’ and angels’  song.

Friend, if you do not have this love in your life let me recommend a community called the church of Christ.

Psalm 107:1 (ESV) — 1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!