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God created the universe, and afterward, God created human beings. In Genesis, the book that contains the creation narratives, there are two distinct accounts of creation: one in Genesis 1 and the other in Genesis 2-3. It’s interesting to observe how these two accounts offer contrasting perspectives on God's creative work. Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, provides insightful commentary on this contrast. He explains that in Genesis 1, God creates ‘things’—chemical elements, stars, planets, life forms, and biological species—while in Genesis 2-3, God creates ‘people.’ In the first chapter, God creates ‘systems’; in the second, God creates ‘relationships.’ Rabbi Sacks' interpretation invites us to see the profound differences in the creation narratives in a deeply meaningful way. He further elaborates that when God creates "things" or "systems," God simply speaks, saying, "Let there be." But when God creates "people" or "relationships," God is actively engaged—molding, breathing life into human beings, and sculpting the relationship between Adam and Eve.
Relationships have mattered in the human world since the time of creation, and God put significant effort into establishing them. This shows that God gave special attention to the formation of relationships. God took one of Adam's ribs, closed up the flesh, and from that rib, created a woman, bringing her to the man. Through this great "divine labor," Adam, the first human in the Garden, welcomed his companion and called her "woman" (isha), for she was taken from man (ish). This Sunday is "World Communion Sunday," a time when we celebrate the “interconnectedness” and “companionship” of Christian churches, regardless of denomination. As described in the second chapter of Genesis, God invested significant "divine labor" in embedding the spirit of companionship within human relationships. This sacred act emphasizes the intentional creation of relationships, beginning with Adam and Eve, symbolizing a deep bond and interconnectedness that reflects God's design for human connection. Let's come together this Sunday to celebrate the spirit of interconnectedness and fellowship that unites us as a global community of faith!
Genesis 2:18-24
October 6, 2024
Pastor Jinyong
Special Music: Adult Choir
Join us in-person every Sunday at 9:30 for Worship service or online recording.
Annual Harvest Supper
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Join us for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner that you don't have to prepare! Our annual Harvest Supper includes turkey and fixings, vegetables, potatoes and gravy, topped off by assorted homemade pies.
Choose from two seating times: 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm
Tickets available at the door on the day of the dinner:
Adults ($12.00), Children 3-12 ($6.00), and Children Under 3 (Free)
Please show your support by attending and inviting your friends and neighbors. We're building community—all are welcome!
November 3, 2024
Remembering the Faithful Departed
On All Saints’ Day we will remember the people that were saints to us in a video moment.
If you would like a dear friend or loved one to be remembered, please click the button below to provide their name(s). You can also email a photo to be included office@umcw.org.
Please submit by Monday, 28thd.
If you have difficulty with submitting the names below, send to office@umcw.org.
