This week, Amazing Grace the movie will be released. It tells the story of William Wilberforce, the man who led the fight to end the slave trade in England. This is more than just a movie, it’s a challenge to us all. A lot of progress has been made in recognizing that all men and women have been created equal. But there is still a long way to go. At least 27 million people are still enslaved around the world. What can we do about this injustice? We can pray! And we can do something. Find out more about how you can be a part of the movement at The Amazing Change site.
This morning, TCC joined with millions of Christians around the world to sing Amazing Grace. As we sang, I was once again struck with thankfulness and awe of how God is bringing together under one roof people of all skin tones.
The sad truth across America today is that 11:00 on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour of the week. In the past, I’ve heard pastors say, "I want our church to be multi-racial." And I think, "How are you gonna pull that off?" Church growth experts would tell you that it can’t be done.
So how is this happening at TCC? It takes focusing on the things that unite us, rather than divide us. It takes sincerely loving people and seeing them as God sees them. And it takes each of us pursuing God’s purpose. Honestly, I don’t have the answer. All I know is that God is doing something unique among us at TCC, bringing together people from different cultural backgrounds and creating a family out of us.
I am honored to be a part of it. After all, shouldn’t the church represent the community it’s found in? I believe it’s a picture of what worship in heaven is going to look like: Every color, every race, we’re all covered by His grace. Jesus loves the little children of the world!