Sunday Reflections
12/16/07 11:29 PM
The most obvious highlight of the day was our
Children's Christmas Program. They did a great job!
I am so proud of all of them! Kathy and all of her
volunteers worked very hard. For me, Kathy Beam
stole the show! She was absolutely hilarious as
Miss Paula Queen! She was definitely type cast for
the role. But what really blew me away were her
professional-like dance moves!
The other thing that always stands out at every Children's Christmas Program is just watching the growth of our kids. And not just physical growth, but it's the kid that last year just stands around staring into space picking his nose, but this year sings out and knows the motions. Or the kid that last year sings out, but this year has a speaking part or a solo. It's just fun to see the growth.
You know, it literally just dawned on me - I wonder if in a small way, that's the way God looks at us and our growth. Last year we were kind of fumbling around in our walk with Christ. This year we're sharing our story, building relationships, and inviting people to church. Several years ago, we didn't even know the books of the Bible. This year we've read through the Bible and even memorized several verses. Last year it didn't look like we would ever not give in to that temptation or be able stand up under that trial. This year we've come along someone else who's going through that same thing and shared how with God's power we were able to make it. Several years ago we were living for ourselves. Now we serve God by serving others in a Ministry. Last year we were in debt up to our eyeballs, not able to make the ends meet. This year we're tithing. I bet our Heavenly Father enjoys watching our growth as much as Jeff Denton loved watching his two little girls sing their hearts out today. Just a thought. It kind of makes me want to make Him proud!
Came home after Student Ministry tonight and watched the Survivor Finale (I knew Todd was going to win). Well, I've got a lot of other things to share about the weekend, our awesome Creative Team Meeting, and some exciting upcoming events, but you'll have to check back later. It's late and I need to get to bed. Don't forget - 1-1-1. 1PM - pray for 1 minute - for 1 person far from God.
The other thing that always stands out at every Children's Christmas Program is just watching the growth of our kids. And not just physical growth, but it's the kid that last year just stands around staring into space picking his nose, but this year sings out and knows the motions. Or the kid that last year sings out, but this year has a speaking part or a solo. It's just fun to see the growth.
You know, it literally just dawned on me - I wonder if in a small way, that's the way God looks at us and our growth. Last year we were kind of fumbling around in our walk with Christ. This year we're sharing our story, building relationships, and inviting people to church. Several years ago, we didn't even know the books of the Bible. This year we've read through the Bible and even memorized several verses. Last year it didn't look like we would ever not give in to that temptation or be able stand up under that trial. This year we've come along someone else who's going through that same thing and shared how with God's power we were able to make it. Several years ago we were living for ourselves. Now we serve God by serving others in a Ministry. Last year we were in debt up to our eyeballs, not able to make the ends meet. This year we're tithing. I bet our Heavenly Father enjoys watching our growth as much as Jeff Denton loved watching his two little girls sing their hearts out today. Just a thought. It kind of makes me want to make Him proud!
Came home after Student Ministry tonight and watched the Survivor Finale (I knew Todd was going to win). Well, I've got a lot of other things to share about the weekend, our awesome Creative Team Meeting, and some exciting upcoming events, but you'll have to check back later. It's late and I need to get to bed. Don't forget - 1-1-1. 1PM - pray for 1 minute - for 1 person far from God.
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