We're Never Too Old or Too Young

I sure am relieved to know that we are never too old or too young to serve God.  As a matter of fact, I don't think age matters to God at all.  When you have no beginning or ending, time doesn't matter much.  Time does matter to those of us still on planet Earth.  We mark time with birthdays and anniversaries but also with births and deaths.

Isn't the four generational picture of my family a hoot?  That's me in the back with the Farrah Fawcett hairdo.  (She was an actress -- Google her.)  On the left is my Grandma Edwards who was a long-time member of the church that is now The River.  In front of me is my mom, Gladys Odum, holding my daughter, Carla Reaves.  My mom used to sing with Louise Ricketts and teach Sunday School at the Grace Place.  Years later, Carla taught the very same class.  Why am I showing you this?  Because it is a family.  A family that has had a long heritage of serving God regardless of age.

We have seen our Grace Place church family in action this month.  We learned last week that our senior adults are still a vital and valued part of our family.  God doesn't look at the winkles on one's face; He looks at the faith in one's heart.  I can't wait to see what the GP Kids have in store for us Sunday.  It's gonna be good!

The Whole Family

Well, 2011 is off to a great start with a fresh snowfall and a new sermon series, "The Whole Family."  I love the church and want to help others to "see" the church in this fresh, new year.  It is a BIG family and that is why breaking it down into small groups is such a vital part of ministering to the body of Christ.  In a small group we can show every one how much we care about them and how valuable they are to the body, even our crazy uncle.  As Tina said, "You can't Google how to love people, it must be modeled."  Wow, you can't model love any stronger than being willing to shave your head to show your love and support for a sick friend!  This is the powerful affect that being a part of a small group can have on the family.  It looks like the church being committed and passionate to one another!