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Tate Family Names 136
God rejoices in all differences in the body under the headship of Christ. They each contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Body of Christ in the world. In "The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass," Gerald said he had thought of a good name for the church if all the denominations formed into a united group. "It's simple," he said, "We'll call ourselves the Maptocostal Angloholics!"1
Some denominational body parts are busier than others. The earlobes do not move or contain any vital organ yet they are still as much a part of the body as the heart or the legs. Whatever they do, the individual organs need one another and none is better or worse for the lofty or lowly task it performs. The hands, being the social agency of the body, are no better or worse than the uterus. Each limb and organ needs the other if the body is to function properly. Teamwork and cooperation are essential. Consider the Tate family names. There is Dick Tate, who wants to run everything. Ro Tate tries to change everything. Edgy Tate stirs up trouble wherever possible. When anything new is suggested, Hesi Tate and Vegi Tate pour scorn on them.Imi Tate copies everyone else, Devas Tate loves to upset things, and Poten Tate wants to be the leader. However, Facili Tate, Cogi Tate and Medi Tate always save the day and get everyone pulling together.
1 "The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass"
"Tate Family Names."
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