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May 10, 2024 | ||
Dear Church Family, As we approach Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking about the powerful influence a mother can make in the spiritual lives of her children. I’m thankful for the godly influence of my mom and I’m incredibly grateful for the godly influence my wife is to our children. I’m reminded from Scripture of the godly women in Timothy’s life.
Timothy had a strong heritage of faith, first in his grandmother, and then in his own mother. It appears that Timothy’s father wasn’t a believer (Acts 16:1), but through the influence of these godly women, Timothy came into a saving faith. In fact, later we find out that Timothy was taught the Word from a young age.
Who led you to the Lord? Who did He use to help you understand the truth of the Gospel? For many of us, it was a family member. For others, it was a spiritual father or mother, a Sunday School teacher, a faithful friend, a loving coworker, or a series of people. We know that God uses some to plant the seed and others to water it. When is the last time you’ve thanked that person for their part in your spiritual journey? I’m sure that would be a huge encouragement to them today. You can thank God for them. You can also ask Him to use you in the same way He used them; that you could leave a spiritual mark on someone’s life, whether it’s your own child or, like Paul with Timothy, a spiritual child. We’re called to spread the seed, plant it, and water it. How does God want to use you? What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Ladies Spring Tea: Don’t forget, the Ladies Spring Tea is tomorrow, May 11th, from 10 am – 1 pm. Calling all ladies, it’s time for our Spring Tea! Join us at Laura Stewart’s home for fun, food, and fellowship as we enjoy God’s handiwork this season. Sign up by sending us an email: GLBCwomensministries@gmail.com. Happy Mother’s Day: Moms, we are so thankful for you and the blessing you are to our church family! “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised” (Proverbs 31:28-30 ESV). No Youth Group this Sunday: We’re taking this Sunday off for Mother’s Day. Join us next Sunday, May 19th, from 5-7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our new study, “Who am I in Christ?” Men’s Ministry Disc Golf: Men and boys of all ages, you’re invited to join us on Saturday, May 25th at 9:00 am, to play Disc Golf at Orah Brandt Park located at 7999 Cherry Ln, Nampa, ID 83687. If you have any discs, please bring them and if you don’t, we will have enough to share. If you’ve never played, that’s okay; we’ll show you how! We’ll have a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Table at church this Sunday. If you have any questions or will not be at church to sign up, please text or call Neil Ault. Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time: This Coming Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW5IMNeRoI99I-QNoGMnuWDy6Y5svTt_c | ||
God uses some to plant the seed and others to water it
