Well, as foster parents, you never know what will happen on any given day. We got a call last night to take 2 kids in. That number has now become 3, all siblings. So, this morning became the "house cleaning,meet with caseworker, and rush around rearranging everything family circus"
So, we will have our first Good News Club in 3 weeks today. We have been studying David as he grew from shepherd boy to king. Today, we talk about Saul and Jonathan, Saul trying to kill David. Sara has been teaching the kids lessons, and I have been the disciplinarian. With a 9 month old that is walking and babbling, we have our hands full with them, our own kids, and those who attend the club.
I am so excited to see the kids again. We got presents from one of our GNC kids family for Christmas. That was so nice, but the card that came with the gifts was better. They thanked us for teaching the Bible to their children. Even though the family is unsaved, they see the need for a Savior, and that is a good step. Please pray for the kids we minister to, and the families they represent. Many of the kids seem to know facts and stories from the Bible, but have no real knowledge beyond that. We give a clear gospel presentation often, and the whole goal of this club is to win souls for Christ. So please keep us and them in mind and in prayer. We know that God is working in their lives and we pray that some will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
It is great sitting in a public school classroom with public school kids, teaching the Bible, without having to censor ourselves. The freedom of this country is such a blessing, however, it also is a cause for us to continue to reassess our commitment to sharing the gospel with everyone. Too often, the church has become stagnant and comfortable in our ways, and forget that there is a world full of people lost and headed for a real and literal hell. I am reminded of a quote from Matthew Henry
"I would think it a greater happiness to gain one soul to Christ than
mountains of silver and gold to myself."
There is joy in seeing a sinner come to repentance. There is an awesome happiness in seeing a child realize that they need a Savior, and come rushing into the arms of the one that died so that they might live. Hallelujah, what a Savior! The thought of a child getting saved just makes me want to jump out of my seat. We are blessed to be able to go to the school and reach these kids.
On that note, I have to run for now. I will, no doubt be busy with 3 new kids in the house this evening, so we will see if I can write again later.
Mark
