Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
As humans, we often fail to be loving. However, God works through us to change our hearts and lives. He makes us new creatures. This afternoon we experienced an example of God's work. The Wahiawa Filipino Church of the Nazarene and the Wahiawa Community Church of the Nazarene met together for a combined service. God is moving hearts. They used the same building since the 1950's but did not fellowship or worship together. Today, the two worship teams joined to lead the music and Pastor John preached for the combined service. The sanctuary was full with people standing across the back and into the lobby.
He spoke about Jesus' incarnation. The Son of God became the Son of Man. Jesus became a part of the people group and experienced life as a man. He lived with the people, yet was and is God.
We are to identify with those to whom we minister. We must live the love of God in their midst. The altar was lined with seekers. Two precious children that attended Vacation Bible School asked Christ into their hearts. The Spirit of God moved on hearts of others in their seats. Love never fails!
The church honored Vern and Paul for their many hours of service.
Eddie relaxed a moment at lunch with one of the precious babies.
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