I never brag enough about my church family! They are simply precious! I feel so overwhelmingly blessed when I think of how these Christ-loving and God-fearing people have touched my life! They have been so encouraging to me over the years, always supporting me wherever God was leading me. When I hear them say, "We'll be praying for you" I know one thing... They will actually be praying for me! It's not something they just say, but a promise that they fully intend to keep. Especially here lately, the church as a whole has swallowed me up in support and encouragment as I start this slightly new chapter in my life.
Part of my wonderful church family is my Sunday School Class. I can't even begin to describe this group.... we are all so unique in our own ways, but have one thing in common... we all love God! It can get crazy sometimes..well most of the time actually, but we still fit, just like a family does! We fit together like puzzle... by ourselves we all look kinda silly sometimes, but we fit together and are an amazing picture of a part of the family of God.
Well, today after another wonderful morning at church, I was sitting down and checking some email before we were supposed to head to a family gathering, when the doorbell rang. I went to the door and ... "Surprise!!! This is your 'Going Away Party'!!!" ...there on my porch were 8 college students and our Sunday School teacher and his family, everyone had their hands full, some had pizzas, others with 2-liters, others with plates and napkins, others with crock pots of dip, others with chips in hand. Come to find out that my dear siblings began planning about 3-4 weeks ago, my parents were in on it, even the relatives to whose house we were supposed to be going to knew.... I was clueless the whole time!
It was such a precious afternoon. I feel so blessed to be able to call these people not only my friends, but my family in Christ! Words cannot express how grateful I am for their presence in my life! ~ To God Be the Glory!
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