Let the Children Come

Mark 10:14(NIV) says" ...let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. "

This week at NewLife Fellowship we are holding our Adventure Week Program. We are taking this week and using it to pour into the lives of children. Everything we do this week is to show in words and actions God's love to the kids attending each night. I am surrounded by a group of teens and adults that are setting themselves and their agendas aside this week and unselfishly giving their time and talent to make a difference for eternity. They are following God's word. 2 Thessalonians 3:13(NLT) says "And as for you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good."
It is so exciting to see the smiling faces of the kids as they come in the door each night and are anxious to get started. I truly believe that this week will make a difference in lives, families, and homes. This only happens through an assortment of volunteers coming together each night with a desire to impact the lives of the children present. There is NO greater feeling than watching this happen. Whether through the dramas, songs, games or activities each night I can see the Lord's hand at work shaping and molding these precious children.

What is so amazing is that He is also working in the lives of the teen and the adult volunteers. Isn't that just like God? If we will lay down our life for others, He will raise us up to be more than we ever imagined.

~Debbie~