From the Missouri and Arkansas District newsletter
At their meeting on Nov. 11, the District Leadership Team (DLT) of the Church of the Brethren’s Missouri and Arkansas District finalized a “Letter to the World.” The letter was approved for distribution to local news media sources. Congregations were invited to put their own church contact information at the end of it or the district office information.
Letter to the World
We the people of the Church of the Brethren follow scripture and strive to continue the work of Jesus. A core scripture that directs our efforts is:
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?
Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’” Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV)
We have learned that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves and that everyone is our neighbor. We are created equally deserving of and responsible for justice. We reach out to you with our hands and our hearts. We know the pain of fear and doubt, because we feel it in ourselves. We know what small feels like because we are small. We believe the one God for all people extends welcoming arms and calls us into loving community. We are struggling with you. Your troubles are our troubles as we ride the same ship called earth. It is easier when we take hands and work together sharing our tools and resources willingly. Community is our brightest hope and strength. Please join us in the journey of faith as we continue the work of Jesus, simply, peacefully, together.
Your brethren in Christ.
— Find the letter on the home page of the Missouri and Arkansas District website, where there is more information about the district: https://missouriarkansasbrethren.org
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