Kids Happenings March 2018
Hello church family,
WOW this past month has gone by fast! Not necessarily because there are less days in the month of February but because of how busy our church has been. I have so many people that ask me, “Are you glad when Upward is over?” I’m sure the question is asked because I, along with so many others, can finally rest. But to be honest, I really enjoy the Upward season. I love getting to meet new children and their families, spending endless weekends with amazing friends, and witnessing the many blessing and opportunities our Lord gives us to share the gospel.
Yes, my house could use a good deep cleaning and I don’t think I have made a good home cooked meal in almost 2 months. I know I can count on one hand the number of evenings that I was able to stay home and just relax. This is okay, as a matter of fact this is right where God wants me. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23” The work that we are doing during Upward season and in every season of our lives needs to be done with all our heart. Not to boast about what we’ve accomplished but what God has accomplished.
I was given the opportunity to share the gospel with 5 of my players during practice a couple weeks ago. Three of my five players had already heard of how “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” and “while we were sinners, Christ died for us.” and “if we confess with our mouth that Jesus is lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” But two of my players had never heard the gospel. One was adamant that he had never sinned, to the point of wanting to argue about it. The other child was saddened to know that Jesus died for us and he asked with great concern, “how did die?”. With the help of the Holy Spirit we were able to navigate through the conversation in a way that a child could understand. Seeds were planted that evening and God was moving. We all have hope in knowing that as long as we do “not grow weary” during the Upward season and all seasons of life, God will use our work for His glory.
So as the Upward season comes to an end a new season will begin in the hearts of the children that now know the truth of the gospel. Thank you to all the coaches, referees, score keepers, concessions help and prayer warriors that volunteered this season. And we give praise to our Lord for giving us the strength and endurance to press on.