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. "

Last week at NewLife Fellowship we held our Adventure Week Program. We took the week and used it to pour into the lives of children. Everything we did was to show in words and actions God's love to the kids attending each night. I was surrounded by a group of teens and adults that set themselves and their agendas aside for the week and unselfishly gave their time and talent to make a difference for eternity. They followed God's word. 2 Thessalonians 3:13(NLT) says "And as for you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good."
It was exciting to see the smiling faces of the kids as they came in the door each night and were anxious to get started. I truly believe last week made a difference in lives, families, and homes.

This can only happen 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 saw the Lord's hand at work shaping and molding these precious children.

What is so amazing is that God also worked 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.

Can't wait to do it all over again next year!!!

~Debbie~