As we dedicated the church building earlier this week, there was one important part that was not quite ready to participate in the service. For such an occasion, a plaque is created to honor God for what He has enabled us to accomplish.
After hearing of the loss of Tom Moffitt and his sacrifice for freedom, the church wanted to acknowledge that his and others' commitment to serve in the cause of freedom. Therefore, the Church of God, East Africa (U) wanted to ensure that the church building would reflect this acknowledgment. This commemorative plaque, placed at the entrance, would declare to all who enter the following:
Nebbi Church of GOD E.A.U.
To the Glory of God and the service of Community, this day November 14, 2010, open this building, the Nebbi Church of God E.A.U., a joint venture with Central Community Church in Wichita, Kansas, USA, a spirit of Compassion in world community. Service of others is seen in this Partnership. Our Joy is tempered with the knowledge of the many that have lost Family and Friends in the past years of conflict in Northern Uganda. We recognize the many who Serve to allow others these freedoms we share. As a Church body we acknowledge this in the Moffitt home of our Central Community Church family. The great sadness of loss of life of their son Tom Moffitt serving for Peace in Afghanistan. We the Church of God E.A.U. recognize the ultimate cost of this commitment is so very great. We open these doors in service of Christ Jesus and in Honor to His glory so that all who enter may know.
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to You, Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled neither be afraid John 14:27
No greater love as no one than this than to lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
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In God's family, no matter how scattered we may be from one another, we share in each others' lives - both in joy and sorrow. It is a blessing to have those of our family who are so far away physically, share our lives in the Spirit. May we remember them as they remember us.
Friday, November 19, 2010
The Nebbi Town Church - The Commemoration
at 1:19 AM Labels: Nebbi, On the ground
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3 comments:
Wow! That is powerful and so well worded. Our hearts are truly bound together no matter how many physical miles separate us as we share each other's sorrows and the joy of knowing Christ's presence in the most painful of circumstances. Safe travels home, team. Can't wait to see you!
Cheri
This is so beautiful!!!!!
i am so happy that my ccc family arrived safely to uganda! I know you are all very tired! But my prayer is that you awake every day with excitement and purpose for all God has to show you each and every day! Love to Miss Sherry ... I miss you more than you can imagine! prayers for you sweet sweet friend!
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