When I was in Israel last week I was surprised to find no mention of Jesus ever attending a synagogue pot-luck affair. Maybe they came about in the early Church! But even after investigating that possibility, I found no evidence of the early Church holding church-wide potlucks.
On wikipedia.com, it states that the derivation of the term comes from (of all places) Native American gatherings called "pot latches," which means "food given away to guests," which also can mean "whatever food one is lucky enough to find in the pot."
Regardless, the food and the conviviality of the Church potluck yesterday was something to treasure. To see so many tables filled with plates filled with delicious food, listening to the ongoing conversation revealed how God's Spirit is moving among us as God's people. After all, is this not food that came from the Creator, with a little creativity of God's creatures?
Bon appetite!
Peace,
Pastor Brett
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