The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.

Paul's Letter to the Romans

When I was in High School, Homecoming had a very different meaning. It meant a football game, and a dance, a parade with floats, and a whole spirit week that felt like a sprint up to the big day...

On second thought, maybe Homecoming at Memorial is not that different. Well, except for the floats (Maybe next year?)

Of course, one big stress for any High School student was "Who am I going to the dance with?'

Will we go in a big group? Will we rent a limo? Will I ask someone I like? Will we go as "just friends"? Will I ask the person I have a crush on to go as just friends and then spend the night trying to get up the nerve to tell them how I really feel? Will I skip it because dances are 'lame' but secretly wish I had gone to see what the fuss was all about?

Over the summer a young couple came to Memorial to visit and when I asked what brought them there they said 'Actually it is our first date!' I don't know how the rest of the date turned out, but I was amazed at the bravery behind asking someone to Church on a first date, and a little inspired as we come up to Homecoming this Sunday.

Maybe we should all invite someone to come to Church with us this week? What about someone that you haven't seen in church in a while? Someone who used to love Memorial but hasn't been here for some time? Or someone you think would really love this community, who is seeking a deeper relationship with God and with God's people?

Or maybe that someone... is you? If you are reading this and haven't been with us for awhile.

You don't even have to pay for lunch, we will provide it for you!

See you in Church!