No divisions, no controversies, inclusive and accepting. I could go on and on since there is no lack of ways to describe what a faithful church might look like. Of course, we also have many descriptions in Scripture of how the church fails to be the reflection of God's kingdom. The imperfect has yet to become the perfect. Misguided attempts abound, however well intentioned, only to be corrupted in due time by humans given over to greed and pride.
Hope springs eternal that it can be found, can exist.
In some sense this has been the history of the Christian faith. It is our belief that at Lufkin United Methodist Church that you will join us in our desire to grow to spiritual maturity every week. Merciful and loving God, you see us as we are and as we can be. You accept us just as we are, but call us forward to new life in Christ. Command us, rebuke us, mold us, make us into your eternal image.