I just got off the phone with my daughter, Christi, and she asked me to pass this on to you. Thank you! Thank you! The cards and letters you’re sending are having a deep and profound impact on her.

She has always been impressed with the heart and love of the people of our Church, but never had she been on the receiving end of that love. Her words about this Church echo my own. We have never, and I mean never, seen a Church more in touch with missions than Ivy. Nomatter the cause, no matter the cost, there is a passion in our midst to bring the love of Christ to others. We don’t have to know their name or even the circumstances of their need. All we have to know is that there is a need, and Christ can meet that need through us.

I think it is easy to take this spark of life in us for granted. Sometimes we forget this is the heart of our fellowship when we have to deal with our “family problems,” but it doesn’t take much to get us back on track doing the work of Christ through missions.

With all the needs around us, there are undreamed of new opportunities to serve our Lord.

I thank God for the opportunity to share this journey with you, and Philinda and I thank you for showing Christ’s love to our daughter.

PJ