In the ancient world hospitality was a highly valued virtue.
Many Jews in the first century viewed hospitality as one of Abraham’s defining
characteristics and the growth of the early Christian movement took place as traveling apostles and missionaries found lodging and rest among other
believers. This practice is reflected in 3 John 5-8 among many other texts
(lol; how often do you see 3 John cited). We have been blessed and aided beyond
words by two dear friends and members of God’s people in Nyack, NY, Chris and
Sarah Kotecha, as they opened their home to us last night (no small endeavor in
light of the energy possessed by our boys), are taking us to the airport later
today, keeping our van for the summer, and picking us back up again at the end
of the summer.
It was also exciting and encouraging to hear how God is
using and leading Chris and Sarah. They have recently joined up with CEF (Child
Evangelism Fellowship) with the vision and goal of starting an after school
Bible club in each of 39 elementary schools in Rockland County, NY,
an ethnically diverse suburb of NYC. They do this by networking and partnering
with local churches which supply the volunteers and resources. This ministry is
compelling for several reasons: First, it powerfully brings the Gospel to
children; a desperate need at this point in America. Second, it brings together
and unites various churches and denominations in a single cause—watch out if churches
from different denominations begin to work together for the Gospel! Third,
Chris and Sarah are uniquely gifted and trained for this networking and
training ministry; they bring a lot of skills and passion to the table. If you
are interested in being placed on their mailing list to further partner with
them in prayer or with financial support please drop Chris a line at cskotecha@gmail.com.
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| Chris and Sarah |
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