Serve by Design

Our sons and their families have been on a recent mini vacation in Corpus Christi, Texas. Just the other evening at twilight, they discovered a unique setting for a church. The First United Methodist Church is uniquely situated right on the bay just yards from the beach and gulf waters. While our grandson was Face Timing me the discovery at the water’s edge, his dad was sending a video of the whole experience while standing alongside of him on the sandy beach. The scene was picturesque to look up to this beautiful church across the street. This inviting portrait of the church spire in the evening silhouette of the setting sun would have made a great postcard or publicity piece! Church on the Beach! No kidding! I am sure that there was a calculated and strategically planned intention behind the choice of the location for this large church. In thinking about it, my mind went crazy with the possible promotional slogans for the church’s ad campaign. First, there was the “realtor’s promo” o...