thoughts on the news of the day: breaking bread

hmmm…..

            There’s a story buried on the internet today that says that going to church can make you fat.  Apparently studies have found that religious people are more prone to be overweight than non-religious folks.  This is probably due to the fact that there are so many opportunities to eat at church.  In our church, each Sunday following worship, we have a fellowship hour.  I like to brag that the best cookies in Mountain Home are served in our church because they are baked by the best cooks in the whole county!

            We Presbyterians like to eat.  We have treats after church, Wednesday night pot lucks and special events that all serve delicious food.  Generally there is a pot of coffee and a dish of goodies ready in our mail room almost every day.  Now, probably a few cookies on Sunday and a great meal on an occasional Wednesday is not the real culprit.  It’s probably life long bad eating habits that are the real cause of being overweight.

            And that is not a good enough reason to eliminate the wonderful fellowship that goes on during these gatherings.  Something about breaking bread together brings folks together spiritually and emotionally.  We become a body rather than just the sum of the parts.  I love our times of eating together, catching up on the news of the week and just simply sharing food and conversation.  It’s really a large part of what church is all about. 

            If your church has occasions to share a meal or a snack together, take advantage of them and be blessed by the warmth and the love you find there.

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