To all my Uncle who lost a lung in Vietnam, my Great Uncle who suffered a lifetime of suffering with shell shock after WWII... And all those who've given their blood so that our little family can openly worship the risen King and freely school our children at home... Thank you!
What a wonderful day of worship we were given! Our new church had a really moving service with a tribute to the men and women who've served or are currently serving in the military, local police and fire departments. The sermon this morning was title the same as this blog post. The Pastor did a wonderful job of tying the freedom we enjoy as saved Christians, because Christ died on the cross and the freedoms we enjoy as Americans because many have shed their blood. {I have not written it as well as it was spoken} Powerful, is the word that comes to mind.
Tonight communion was served for the first time since we've been at the new church. Communion is open to those who've been baptized and are saved at this church. None of the four had ever taken Communion. At the old church it was for those who had been confirmed. We had a chat at lunch, with the children that tonight was Communion, explaining the new church's stand- We asked who was saved, they all raised their hands... I'd chatted with the boys in the past, I knew that they had been saved, they knew when... The girls had never given a clear answer. They told us tonight, Natalie said that one night when she was having a hard time falling asleep, she asked Jesus into her life... Little Miss Emmalie surprised us all, she just recently asked Jesus into her heart... At the first Thursday night class she went to at the the new church! Praise God!
So for the first time ever, all four of the children partook in the communion with us, and it was good!
On this Memorial day, remember those who've given their blood so that we may enjoy the freedoms we enjoy. Our Pastor made a point in this mornings message, that for the Christian everyday is Memorial day, that we should never forget Calvary, that everyday we must remember that Jesus gave His Blood for us.
Prayers and blessings,
Kimberly
4 comments:
Two of my children participate in communion with us and I love it. It really is a special time.
I am so excited about the cookbook! Hammock time and cookbook purusing.
So thrilled to hear about Emmalie!!
I didn't mention it at the time (busy, busy), but I was very excited that your family has found a new church. I'm so glad you're happy there. :-)
Praise God! So exciting when we learn our children have decided to follow Jesus. That is outstanding! I loved this post!
I still remember feeling so thrilled the first time I took communion as a girl. I'm glad you've found a church you like :)
Blessings,
Marcia
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