I want to share with you something I wrote for the church I serve when it celebrated an anniversary a few years ago.  Imagine that in this message, the church is telling others not just about its special day, but also something about the people, something about the past, and the present context, and the work we all have to do in the future.   Now, keep in mind that this was written in pre-covid times.  It remains to be seen what the long-term effects of that will be on the global Christian Church.  But I believe the points made here are still applicable. So, read the message.  And I’ll have a few questions for you afterward. Listen instead - Spotify Listen instead - Apple Podcasts Listen instead - SoundCloud It’s a milestone birthday for me – 40!  But don’t send any black balloons.  My future is bright. Forty years ago, a group of people gathered together in a house and held a church service.  As they read the Word of God, I was born. Soon they would name me. I struggled to survive fro