January 2008

Dear Reconciler Family,

As my 2008 calendar begins to fill up, I feel moved to review our ORM Mission Statement and update it to reflect more clearly our new understanding of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit’s relationship, not only to each other but to us as well.

It’s very exciting and encouraging to realize that all of mankind is reconciled to God through Christ. And that the ministry of reconciliation emanates from that relationship (2 Corinthians 5:16-21). That relationship is described in the Greek language by the word pericoresis which means to dance around. Peri means around and coresis means dance. So as we dance through the year 2008, let’s feel the excitement of the great Triune dance as we keep in step and time with the heavenly beat. Because, as I see it, our job is to set the example by living the reconciled life and to help others to understand and accept the fact that they too have been reconciled through Jesus’ death (Romans 5:10-11) and that they don’t have to have an alienated heart and mind.

In seeking to keep in step and time in the great dance, our updated mission statement now is: “To share the good news that God has reconciled all mankind to Himself through Christ and that we can all get along.” Our Vision is: “Love and appreciation for all people. To embrace and cherish diversity.” Please look on the ORM website, ATimeToReconcile.org, for the complete Mission Statement and Core Values.

This month we step into our 13th year! So I thought it might be encouraging to highlight some of the validating awards and certificates we have received over the last few years:

  • 2002—The Key to the City of Memphis
  • 2003—A Proclamation on Race Relations from the Mayor of Lufkin, Texas
  • 2005—A Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonavich
  • 2006—The Harry Sheldon Humanitarian Award from the Pasadena Human Relations Commission

We have received a number of other certificates, letters and encouraging comments over the years. To God be the glory! Thank you for your loyal support and prayers over the years. We need it as we enter a new exciting year.

Love in Christ,

Curtis May