On February 8 at Tuesdays Together, we had a conversation with three Muslim Imam's. At one point, Mohammed Haq said, "I commend this congregation; usually when I am invited to a Christian group people do not want to have a conversation, they just want to make a point." Then he continued, "We are used to being ambushed; we are not use to this wonderful hospitality."

Civility is a lost art. Faith Church may be an exception - as one of the Imam's said, "Where else in Lee County could we have such a conversation without it becoming a shouting match?"

More recently, a local political figure spoke at our men's breakfast. We had a good crowd, and I sensed some concern on his part as to how he might be received. Before he spoke I told him, "There will be men here this morning who disagree with you 100%, but they will be civil, and they will listen to you." And they did.

What an incredible congregation! As society becomes more caustic and divided, at Faith we have a culture that respects one another, respects differences, and seeks understanding. We are fortunate.

In faith,

Pastor Tim