The What The . . . Moment

I had lunch with a co-worker today, and we were talking about things and she told me that she and her husband will adopt a child. I love it when people adopt because it shows the picture of our relation as Christians to God the Father. I was even more excited when she shared that they want to go through the international adoption; either a child from Korea or Ethiopia. She shared with me that her parents are excited for them; however, her husband’s parent are not so excited especially if they get an Ethiopian child. I was shocked mainly because they and their parents are from the New York City area. This is the main hub of emigration and the melting pot of the U.S.
The whole idea of having a grandchild that is black doesn’t sit well with them because they are worried on how they will come across to their friends. My first though was “forget them” and then my heart broke. In this day and age there are still small minded people. I encouraged her the best I could with the idea of international adoption. This lady has a big heart and I can see her be a good mother. It sadness me to think that her in-laws are small minded.
The whole idea of being a mixed society has been on my heart for years now especially when it comes to our churches. Our churches should be diverse with the different people groups who live within the radius of any church. Race should never come into play when we are called to be one in Christ Jesus. My focus with Connection Point Church is to have a church reflecting our ministry area which is 73% white, 22% black, and the rest made up of Asian and Latin peoples.
Small minded people really make my blood spoil. I pray that one day a diverse church will be the norm and not the exception.