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Facebook since it launched at the beginning of the
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in LIGHT + LIFE. Comments from the Facebook group
may be used in this Talking Points section of the
magazine. This issue’s comments relate to the “Above
Board” theme of the September issue and the recent
“Stand as ONE” message from the Board of Bishops,
and we’re also including one comment received in
September about the August issue on “Bridging
Generations.” Comments on these pages may have
been condensed or lightly edited for brevity, clarity
and the magazine’s style guidelines. Visit fmchr.ch/
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Above Board
Comment of the Month
As you look at the world in which we live, in the
United States right now, around 85 percent of
all Americans live in an urban area. ... Are 85
percent of our churches in the city? Cities are the
centers of political and economic power. They
shape the cultural values that are disseminated
by the media, and the city presents the greatest
challenge that the church has ever faced.
— Howard Olver, the Genesis Conference’s assistant
superintendent of African immigrant ministries, during
a live video interview in the Light + Life Conversations
group
Jonathan Raymond We love Howard Olver and
admire his obedient faith “Called to the City: The
Urban, Cross-Cultural Ministry of Howard Olver” by
Jeff Finley.
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Rose Brewer The FM Urban Fellowship is part of what
kept me FM ... because I saw people who were the real
deal, doing real, deep, dynamic (not flashy) ministry.
They are still some of my closest colleagues. ... If 85%
of people are in the cities, it is not too expensive; it is
not too risky; it is imperative to the church in the U.S.
and around the world.
Kristen Bennett Marble How are we witnessing to the
world that the gospel works?
Lois Kiger Thank you for this article “What’s in Your
Hand?” by Alex Davis. I remember being taught not
to say anything if it wasn’t nice or necessary. I really
appreciate the Scriptures you included. When it
comes to the body of Christ, I also think of Ephesians
4:3, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit
through the bond of peace.”
Arlene Wilson Barnett The heart is the only card I know.
I pray that my heart will reflect the right characteristics
in this game called life.
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