Our Neighborhood

*Note zip code 60064 is North Chicago excluding the Navy Base

Why is this the case? Lord, have mercy.

Some other thoughts:

“Ethnic identity and reconciliation with other people are central to being a citizen of the kingdom of God.” –from The Heart of Racial Justice

“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:1-4

Union with Christ. All tribes, united with Christ. All nations, united with Christ. All peoples, united with Christ. May the church, both outwardly and inwardly, reflect this fantastic Kingdom diversity.

How does this call affect ministry in our neighborhood? How does the church, instead of following society, reflect the Kingdom in attitude and action? The road forward will be painful...but glorious. It is the call to die to self and live by faith in the Son of God.

"Unity should not be a goal we strive for but a gift we receive when we listen to the same voice of the same Lord." -Dr. Cha quoting someone (sorry, couldn't remember who it was)