The Channel, Volume 2, Number 3, May 37, 1973 Page: 3 of 16
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IN DEDICATION BE WILLING TO RISK THE CHALLENGE
You know, when I was asked to write "Something for our CHANNEL
with reference to our church, concerning our dedication, of mind,
body and spirit," I found myself at somewhat a loss.
A subject of such encompass can be attacked from many frames of
reference, which are entirely dependent upon the revelation which one
seeks.
I myself question--I seek--not quite yet to the knocking and
asking stage; just seeking.
For defense of my position, I paraphrase the Christ, who when
asked "And what is the greatest commandment?" replied: "Thou shalt
love the Lord--thy God--with all thy heart, and all thy soul, and
all thy mind."
This is, then the greatest commandment--to seek in a manner
which in its composition reflects the Trinity itself.
With all thy heart--to simply care, to recognize compassion
stirring within, and to accept and admit that you care, without fear.
With all thy soul--to know the peace that passes understanding,
to face the running, pushing world in which we live, and to be
aware of an eternal existence within, so that we can too take the
time to care.
With all thy mind--to recognize that we, in all our love, all
our courage, must still "show ourselves to be approved, stewards
worthy of the Lord." Unless we have an intelligent comprehension of
the wonder of our God, or seek for such, we fall short of the mark.
May we, on this our dedication as a church, as a people, as a
way of life, be willing to risk the challenge "to love the Lord, our
God, with all our heart, all our soul, and all our mind."
--"Matthew"
BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOON--A REVIEW
I have been told that Judith Crist--a well-known movie critic--
viewed this film as the story of a "limp-wristed St. Francis."
St. Francis was gentle, kind, a man that loved God, one who was not
above having physical body contact with another male, and a person
who cared about other people more than himself. He had a strong and
pure love for a girl, Claire, but his love for God was greater. He
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Metropolitan Community Church of Dallas. The Channel, Volume 2, Number 3, May 37, 1973, periodical, May 27, 1973; Dallas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc304834/m1/3/: accessed June 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.