Proclaimer Blog
Just a thought…
I wonder if churches should celebrate significant birthdays of congregation members less and notable marriage anniversaries more?
I know there is the risk of offending the singles, but think about it. As long as you are alive, a birthday comes around. That's worth thanking God for. Of course it is. But marriage is an altogether different order. Not only is it a covenant relationship, reflecting Christ and the church. But long marriages are increasingly counter cultural and any marriage which lasts the distance is evidence of God's continued sustaining goodness over and above simply keeping us alive.
Let's have family church gatherings where we celebrate 25 year marriages, 40 year marriages, 50 years and beyond.