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In His Love, Cathy
Showing posts with label my church family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label my church family. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Thank You My Dear Church Family
Thank you, my dear church family, for the lovely reception you gave today. I was totally undeserving of such a wonderful honor, but I'm so glad you all did - it was a sweet time of fellowship with all of you! I was overwhelmed by your kindness and the love that you all showered upon me and my family. Words cannot describe the love and affections I have for each and every single one of you. I've never been a part of a church family like this before in my life. It's such an indescribable feeling to know that this is what it means to 'bear with one another in love!' Ya'll have sure 'beared' with me over the years and all of my silly children's ministry antics, missteps, and crazy ideas:-)
I have read each and every single card, and cried after each one of them as well. I don't think I have any tears left to cry! Your words have touched my heart so deeply, in a way I've never experienced. Yes, it was so overwhelming to read your words of appreciation, affection, love, and encouragement. I was also touched by those of you who did so much to make this reception special. I don't know who all of you are but I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart!
As I looked through the photo album Christy K. made and watched the video Paul T. put together, I was reminded of the passion that God placed in my heart for these children and the ministry. That passion is still very present, still burning in my heart. So much so that I even questioned why I was stepping down. However, I know God was crystal clear and definitely was in this decision.
As I read through the sweet cards I received today, one common theme many of you wrote was this - that God wasn't through with me yet, He still has work for me to do! And yes, He does. I'm watching and waiting for what that will be. I want to be ready. I don't want to miss it! If it's anything like the calling into children's ministry, then it will be definitely be a "Wild Ride!" I can't wait!
As I fulfill my last week as Children's Pastor, I am filled with so many mixed emotions. However, I know that I leave this ministry in the hands of two very capable ladies and dear friends. To Christy and Richelle, I know you will love these precious children as much as I do. I know that you love Christ and you will faithfully reach these little hearts with His love and His Truth. My prayers are with you, these little ones, and this ministry! To those who have served with me, it's been a pleasure and an honor! You are all such a blessing and inspiration. I've made some very dear friends in this ministry and each of you will always be dear to me! To the families of these dear children, thank you for the opportunity to love on and teach your child about Christ's love. To our church family, you are awesome! Thanks for your support & prayers! To our church staff and volunteers, thanks for everything! To Pastor Ronnie and Renae, thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve in such an incredible way!
And most of all, thank you God for calling me and using me to further Your Kingdom! To God be the glory!
In His Love, Cathy
I have read each and every single card, and cried after each one of them as well. I don't think I have any tears left to cry! Your words have touched my heart so deeply, in a way I've never experienced. Yes, it was so overwhelming to read your words of appreciation, affection, love, and encouragement. I was also touched by those of you who did so much to make this reception special. I don't know who all of you are but I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart!
As I looked through the photo album Christy K. made and watched the video Paul T. put together, I was reminded of the passion that God placed in my heart for these children and the ministry. That passion is still very present, still burning in my heart. So much so that I even questioned why I was stepping down. However, I know God was crystal clear and definitely was in this decision.
As I read through the sweet cards I received today, one common theme many of you wrote was this - that God wasn't through with me yet, He still has work for me to do! And yes, He does. I'm watching and waiting for what that will be. I want to be ready. I don't want to miss it! If it's anything like the calling into children's ministry, then it will be definitely be a "Wild Ride!" I can't wait!
As I fulfill my last week as Children's Pastor, I am filled with so many mixed emotions. However, I know that I leave this ministry in the hands of two very capable ladies and dear friends. To Christy and Richelle, I know you will love these precious children as much as I do. I know that you love Christ and you will faithfully reach these little hearts with His love and His Truth. My prayers are with you, these little ones, and this ministry! To those who have served with me, it's been a pleasure and an honor! You are all such a blessing and inspiration. I've made some very dear friends in this ministry and each of you will always be dear to me! To the families of these dear children, thank you for the opportunity to love on and teach your child about Christ's love. To our church family, you are awesome! Thanks for your support & prayers! To our church staff and volunteers, thanks for everything! To Pastor Ronnie and Renae, thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve in such an incredible way!
And most of all, thank you God for calling me and using me to further Your Kingdom! To God be the glory!
In His Love, Cathy
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Sunday Reflections - From the Pew
Okay, I'm 'borrowing' Ron's idea to blog about Sunday. However, I will be taking a little different perspective. I wanted to share my observations from the pew.
First of all, worship was just amazing! You could feel the Holy Spirit's presence and movement as people all over the building worshiped and praised God this morning. The worship team did a fabulous job setting the worship tone. We were a church worshiping our Lord and Savior in unity!
Second, the message was just good, sound teaching. So often we do overlook the significance of salvation, taking for granted it is more than just a "get out of hell free card." We look at salvation through our own selfish perspective, for what we can get from God. Pastor Ronnie reminded us that Salvation is not like that at all. Salvation is a gift from God. It is only because of Jesus Christ that we can be saved, not our own works. AND...it is confessing AND believing. God made salvation available to us for HIS PURPOSE and HIS GLORY! Today's message came from Matthew 25, the separation of the sheep and the goats. Those who do for the least of these have done also for Christ. What struck me most is how Christ calls the least of these - the poor, the sick, the orphans, the prisoners, the homeless, etc.. - HIS BRETHREN! Wow! This message impacted me, thinking of how I could do better helping and reaching out to those in the world who are in need, who are suffering, who are hurting.
Ronnie closed today giving examples of people with real needs and how their needs were being met by the church, or not met. He specifically discussed the young lady attending our church who is deaf, pointing out how we have asked for a deaf intepreter for many months so that she, too, can hear the Word of God being preached. He challenged us as a church as to why this need has not been met? This message was so powerful that my youngest son, Michael, took what Pastor Ron was saying to heart. During the closing song, Michael asked me if he could learn to sign so that he could help deaf people hear about Jesus. Oh how my heart was touched!
As we worshiped and listened to today's message, I was fortunate to be sitting at a vantage point to see all who were in attendence in the sanctuary. I saw hands raised, people standing, people silently praying, people crying. People were in authentic and genuine worship with our God and Savior! The Holy Spirit was moving in such a profound way. Even throughout the message, people were not only attentive, but by their expressions, really taking the message to heart. At the closing worship song, people spontaneously rose to their feet, raising their hands, and giving praise to the ONE who is WORTHY. Many of these people have overcome so much in their own lives with Christ's help - addictions, health crisis, relationship issues, divorce - you name it. Many of us in the congregation today had been a 'least of these' ourselves and we are thankful to now know Christ! Many were thankful and recognized their blessings to be in church singing HIS praises! I'd say today's message and the worship really hit home to many of us. It makes reaching out to the downtrodden all the more urgent and real.
I praise God for our church home, our church family. PCC is truly 'keeping it real,' reaching the lost and the downtrodden. I'm praying that God will help me to recognize when someone is in need or hurting and help me to respond in a way that is a genuine blessing to them. I'm praying that we, the members of the Body of Christ, reach out to help anyone who is a 'least of these.'
God bless you this week, my friends!
In His Love, Cathy
First of all, worship was just amazing! You could feel the Holy Spirit's presence and movement as people all over the building worshiped and praised God this morning. The worship team did a fabulous job setting the worship tone. We were a church worshiping our Lord and Savior in unity!
Second, the message was just good, sound teaching. So often we do overlook the significance of salvation, taking for granted it is more than just a "get out of hell free card." We look at salvation through our own selfish perspective, for what we can get from God. Pastor Ronnie reminded us that Salvation is not like that at all. Salvation is a gift from God. It is only because of Jesus Christ that we can be saved, not our own works. AND...it is confessing AND believing. God made salvation available to us for HIS PURPOSE and HIS GLORY! Today's message came from Matthew 25, the separation of the sheep and the goats. Those who do for the least of these have done also for Christ. What struck me most is how Christ calls the least of these - the poor, the sick, the orphans, the prisoners, the homeless, etc.. - HIS BRETHREN! Wow! This message impacted me, thinking of how I could do better helping and reaching out to those in the world who are in need, who are suffering, who are hurting.
Ronnie closed today giving examples of people with real needs and how their needs were being met by the church, or not met. He specifically discussed the young lady attending our church who is deaf, pointing out how we have asked for a deaf intepreter for many months so that she, too, can hear the Word of God being preached. He challenged us as a church as to why this need has not been met? This message was so powerful that my youngest son, Michael, took what Pastor Ron was saying to heart. During the closing song, Michael asked me if he could learn to sign so that he could help deaf people hear about Jesus. Oh how my heart was touched!
As we worshiped and listened to today's message, I was fortunate to be sitting at a vantage point to see all who were in attendence in the sanctuary. I saw hands raised, people standing, people silently praying, people crying. People were in authentic and genuine worship with our God and Savior! The Holy Spirit was moving in such a profound way. Even throughout the message, people were not only attentive, but by their expressions, really taking the message to heart. At the closing worship song, people spontaneously rose to their feet, raising their hands, and giving praise to the ONE who is WORTHY. Many of these people have overcome so much in their own lives with Christ's help - addictions, health crisis, relationship issues, divorce - you name it. Many of us in the congregation today had been a 'least of these' ourselves and we are thankful to now know Christ! Many were thankful and recognized their blessings to be in church singing HIS praises! I'd say today's message and the worship really hit home to many of us. It makes reaching out to the downtrodden all the more urgent and real.
I praise God for our church home, our church family. PCC is truly 'keeping it real,' reaching the lost and the downtrodden. I'm praying that God will help me to recognize when someone is in need or hurting and help me to respond in a way that is a genuine blessing to them. I'm praying that we, the members of the Body of Christ, reach out to help anyone who is a 'least of these.'
God bless you this week, my friends!
In His Love, Cathy
Monday, December 22, 2008
Cardboard Testimonies
Wow! What can I say? I heard so many people say how touching and how wonderful Sunday's Church Service was. One person, who brought visitors with them, commented on how it was the perfect Sunday to have brought their friends. The cardboard testimonies really hit home. I stand AMAZED at the wonderful work God does in the lives of people - the way Christ totally transforms people into new creations! God was definitely honored and glorified today!
The cardboard testimonies truly showed how God can take ANYONE in ANY SITUATION and totally turn their life around! He has and will continue to save those who call on Him! He loves you, right now, just like you are. He can help you, no matter what you've done or who you are. He is the God of second chances! Give your life wholly over to Christ today! Then watch what God does in and through you!
"I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me." Psalm 86:7
"When they call on me, I will answer;I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them." Psalm 91:15
In His Love, Cathy
The cardboard testimonies truly showed how God can take ANYONE in ANY SITUATION and totally turn their life around! He has and will continue to save those who call on Him! He loves you, right now, just like you are. He can help you, no matter what you've done or who you are. He is the God of second chances! Give your life wholly over to Christ today! Then watch what God does in and through you!
"I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me." Psalm 86:7
"When they call on me, I will answer;I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them." Psalm 91:15
In His Love, Cathy
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