Pacelines and the Church

Being married to a cycling enthusiast, the conversation this week has turned quite often to the Tour of Alberta.  Although I'm no expert, I'm learning that the rider at the front of the team's paceline has the job of "pulling." It takes about 20% less energy to be carried in the paceline than to battle and buffet the winds on your own.  Each person takes a turn at the front of the paceline in an effort to "pull" their team members to victory.  This takes incredible unity and discipline.  Watching this process unfold is truly remarkable.

It brings to my mind God's dream for how the Body of Christ, the Church, should flow together towards our goal. "He handed out gifts....to train Christ's followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, the church, until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son." (Ephesians 4:14-15 MSG)

On another note, as unbelievable as it is this weekend we dive into our last series of E100.  We start five weeks in one of the most challenging, confusing and amazing books of the Bible - Revelation. I hope you can be at all five, but if you can't, you can always listen to previous sermons on our website.

Blessings,
Rita