Church Math

For the Children's Sermon yesterday in worship, I introduced the kids to a little "church math:" though 1 + 1 = 2 in school, in church 1 + 1 = 3 (based on Matt 18:20 where Jesus promises to be with us when we gather in his name). I was trying to teach the kids that God is with us at all times, including when we gather together in prayer or worship.

Whether or not the kids got it, I can't say, but - as often happens - there was a big kid (a.k.a. adult) paying close attention. This person, later in the day reading the paper, ran across the following ad, which might not have stood out had they not heard the "church math" story earlier in the day.



Isn't it great how sometimes the Spirit gives us a little nudge to remind us of simple truths?