Worship in Spirit

The main reason why we have denominations is that Christians are divided on doctrine issues (teaching issues). This have been going on since the New Testament days (Read First Corinthians 9:11-17) and of course, the most famous Martin Luther. Doctrines (teachings) that impact people's lives and the Church. Even though we are divided on doctine issues, we can all agree the true meaning of Jesus Christ. Doctrines are important and Christians might argue for those issues. These would include beliefs about traditions, worship style, communion, predestination, eternal security, original sin, infant baptism and others. Christians chose denominations by following their conscience (Holy Spirit), beliefs and personal worship preferences. There is NO perfect church. No Christians are perfect. There is only one perfect person and that is Jesus Christ. There are different preferences of beliefs and different style of worship. Some prefer one worship style while other prefer another worship style. The key is that we must worship God in Spirit with other believers regardless our "personal" opinion or loyalty to our denominations (or non-denomination). God knows every believers' hearts and God will accept any believers who truly believe His Son, who died for our sins. In my opinion, God do not judge us based on what denomination church we go to, but rather God judge us based on how we allow God (Holy Spirit) help us discern truth from false. No matter how great a denomination is, false teachings will always happen and we need to understand that "visible" Church is not perfect but at the same time spiritual church is perfect. We worship in Spirit. John 4:23-24 (New International Version) Jesus said:

Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.

Feet Washing

I used to attend a church that encouraged members be part of washing of the saints' feet (John 13:1-17). The purpose of feetwashing is this: Jesus asked us to do. "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet" (John 13:14). When Jesus washed His disciples' feet, He gave an example. It was an example to be followed in practice, not merely known (John 13:12-17). We do this because Jesus set an example because He simply did it. We don't view this as a commandment. It's something Jesus asked us to do, in my view that Jesus STRONGLY encourage us when He said: "ye also ought to wash one another's feet." Another reason for feet washing, is reminds us of our need for daily cleansing from sin. It's a time of introspection and self-examination. Jesus wants us to remember that even though believers have been forgiven for all sin--past, present, and future--we must appropriate His cleansing power and forgiveness on a daily basis. Its a very bonding moment to do feet washing with fellow believers in Christ.

Foster Cass; Former Duxbury High Soccer Coach

NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR Foster Cass was the varsity soccer coach at Duxbury HS for 32 years. He became the first coach in New England history to compile 500 wins and sports a career record of 575-58-45. Between 1981 and '85, his teams won a national record 72 straight games. He led Duxbury to 15 undefeated seasons, 10 state, 24 league, and 14 Eastern Mass titles. He was named 1983 New England Coach of the Year and Eastern Mass. Coach of the Year 7 times. He was the first president of the Eastern Massachusetts Coaches Assoc. and was inducted into the Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame in 1989. I used to play for Foster Cass during my high school days (1974-1978). As a freshman, I started as a goalie but I didn't last long. I was just an average soccer player who wants to play. It was an honor to play for a great soccer coach.