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One of the most rewarding parts of my time serving as Church Council chair over the past few years has been getting to know our amazing lay members and witness the ways they lead in every corner of our church.

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul tells the early church that “Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. … Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”

So it is at FUMCR, where some members lead summer programs for our children and youth, while others organize ministries to meet needs in our community, and still others serve as greeters, musicians, and worship participants on Sunday mornings.

I’m also always so encouraged to see the stories of good news and positive community impact coming from our congregation. Most recently, seeing news outlets spotlight our VBC students, who partnered with Rise Against Hunger to pack 9,000 meals for hungry children, brought a smile

by Pam Hughes

to my face. Stories like these are the church at its best, with each member contributing to the greater whole.

From gardening and cooking, to music, service and social justice – whatever the area where you feel called – know that there is an FUMCR ministry or committee that could use your unique gifts. This is your formal invitation to get involved!