Title: Hospitality Within the Christian Community In the early days of Christianity, Hospitality was a sacred responsibility, To welcome the itinerant servants of the gospel, And make room for them, with love and apostolic zeal. But Peter's concern lay within the Christian fold, To practice hospitality with love and warmth untold, For Christians gathered weekly for communal worship, And needed spaces to gather, whether grand or modest. Some homes could host up to fifty, with ease, While others gathered in small flats or back rooms, to please, And share in the love and grace of their Christian kin, Creating a sense of community, strong and akin. Hospitality meant more than just a place to stay, It meant creating spaces for sanctuary, come what may, Where Christians could find refuge and peace, And feel the loving embrace of their community, with ease. And shared meals were an important part of the scene, Bringing together people of different cultures and genes, To break bread toge

     Christ alone is our primary identity  In Christ alone our primary identity lies, The unifying force that no division defies. For millions of things may try to bring strife, But in Him, we find the source of true life. No weapon formed against us can divide, For in Christ, we are forever unified. No social or political sect can tear us apart, For in Him, we find the beating of one heart. As Christians, we are bound by love divine, A love that transcends all human design. We are one in Him who gave His life, To reconcile us all through His sacrifice. So let us lay down our differences and pride, And in Christ alone, let our hearts abide. For He is the way, the truth, and the life, And in Him, we find our truest identity and strife.

  The Sacred Practice of Hospitality Hospitality, a sacred practice of old, A reflection of our inner soul's mold, A commitment to God's divine grace, That shines through in every single space. Christians practice hospitality with ease, As it's a reflection of our beliefs and creeds, For we're called to love our neighbors as ourselves, And welcome the stranger into our homes and hearts. Peter's use of the adjective "hospitable" is true, Describing our inner character through and through, For our actions reflect our deepest core, And that's what makes hospitality so much more. For when we practice hospitality with love and care, We reflect God's love that's beyond compare, For God himself is the ultimate host, Welcoming us all into his heavenly abode. And when we practice hospitality without grumbling or greed, It's a reflection of God's love that we heed, For God's grace inspires us to be, Gracious, kind, and hospitable, setting us