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Brothers dwelling together in unity is AWESOME!

Our family (brothers and sisters in Christ) have given up money and time and energy, talents and expertise and tools to replace our roof. They're generosity, lack of complaint, and sacrifice is totally pleasant like oil running down Aaron's beard. Time with these brothers this week reminds me of Psalm 133. I quoted a portion of this Psalm with a brother working at my house this week, and he began to cry just thinking of the men who've come to help. Psalm 133 reads,

"How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!

It is like precious oil poured on the head,
       running down on the beard,
       running down on Aaron's beard,
       down upon the collar of his robes.

It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.
       For there the LORD bestows his blessing,
       even life forevermore."

And a crew of ten more are coming out Saturday with food from a sister!

Mindee, Mollie, and I have a huge family. We have brothers and sisters, dads and moms, and grandmas and grandpas. Our church family, our brothers, are a bestowed blessing from the Living God. And they love us and pray for us and...confront us. They cheer us on and weep with us. They witness our moments of unbelief and inadequacy and the times when we succeed in trusting Jesus. And they still love us. And it's not just our church family at Harvest.

This includes those serving at the cafe. They're also like precious oil. They come from various churches in Medina. And we are one...in Christ...living together by faith. This is our family. Our relationship isn't perfect but it's good. Like any family, we sometimes hurt and offend each other but we also love and forgive. And I wouldn't trade them for all the wealth in this world. I love my brothers and sisters at the cafe. They refresh me.

Thank you family.

Thank you for believing and supporting what God is doing in our lives and the ministry at the cafe. By our love for one another, and the unity of our faith in Jesus Christ, we can do all things through Him who strengthens us. Even something as crazy as serving Hope one cup at a time through a free cafe ministry. Family, don't you dare stop believing Him! Keep the eyes of your heart fixed on Jesus. I don't care if your roof is crashing down around you. Believe Him.

Like Precious Oil,

Tim

P.S. Hey Dad...they're replacing that crunched garage gutter!