Everyone Matters

The military creates unity among diverse soldiers. In a remote jungle hilltop in Vietnam in 1968, Lieutenant Marlantes was asked by Ray Del Gato, "an 18-year-old Hispanic kid from Texas," if he wanted to try a tamale from a care package that Ray's mother had sent him. Marlantes tried the tamale but complained that it was very tough to eat. "Lieutenant," Ray finally said. "You take the corn husk off." Being united takes work, grace, and care for others. The early church repeatedly got a lesson in this truth. The modern church needs to be reminded as well.

For all of those who blessed our staff during Pastor Appreciation month with cards, gifts, and words of encouragement… thank you! It is a joy to serve alongside the family of faith we call First Baptist.