A Reflection and Thanks to Rosyth Methodist Church and All Who Contribute

Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409) by Marty Haugen keeps popping into my head as I consider the good work that has gone into Rosyth Methodist Church in recent weeks.

It reminds me that the work of caring for our church, its walls and structure, is the work of creating a house for welcome and fellowship, warmth and kindness. Its windows let the light of God shine in upon us, enabling others to notice us worshipping and to come and join in; its worship space is holy and sacred, our work and hope for the world. Stones and beams have held the prayers, laughter, and tears of generations; they speak quietly of faith kept through the years and of God’s presence that meets us there.

When we clean, repair, paint, and plan for the future, we’re not just maintaining structures; we’re cultivating spaces that hold worship, friendship, and the love of God, shared among all peoples through the proclamation of the Gospel and application of the image of God indwelling within each of us. Our building matters because it holds fellowship and the good work of God through its people and heart, its doors open to the life of the community around us.

God is with us both in our building of our churches and the building and formation of our lives.

Like living stones let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ – 1 Peter 2:5

See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them and be their God – Revelation 21:3–4

At Rosyth Methodist Church, we give heartfelt thanks for everyone who helps to keep our church alive and open, in worship, in service, in fellowship, and in care for our shared spaces. Every act of kindness, practical or spiritual, helps to build that house of love.

Whoever you are, if you are looking to join a church in the Rosyth area, you would be very welcome to come along and share worship and fellowship with us.

A Prayer

God, our builder, our restorer, you who form us
Thank You for this house of prayer and fellowship.
Bless every hand that cleans, repairs, plans, and tends this place.
Fill this space with Your light and peace,
that all who enter find welcome, healing, and joy.
Build us together in love. Amen

Daniel George