A caravan of love showed up for morning worship today… twenty-three of some of the most faithful saints of Pine Forest UMC.
Not all of them are pictured here, but most of the Tuesday “ancients” arrived just on time with lots of hugs and love to go around. There were even a few non-“ancients”.
Together, we rocked the lunch room at Sammio’s and many of them returned to the parsonage for a quick tour. It’s been a long time since I celebrated the Sabbath in such lavish measure. God is present in the hearts of these good friends, and they aren’t a bit shy about sharing his love with us. Truly, there are few words to adequately express my gratitude for the generosity they’ve given to me today. Thank you sweet Jesus for the comfort of your “church.” And thank you, friends, for coming.
In closing, I want to share with you my children’s “moment” from this morning. It’s time to get Jesus “out of the box” and hang him on the wall of your heart for all the world to see.
Peace for the journey,
What an incredible lesson you taught those kids, and the adults (and me too!). So thankful for your ancients, my dear friend. Continuing to uphold you to the Father.
Loved your children's church message. A much needed message for all ages.
Praying for you, friend.
How precious!!!! I loved the video–and Billy laughing! Beautiful words that will rest on those little hearts! Praying that they will ask Him into their hearts as they learn more about Him and fall in love with Him.
Love the pics of the Ancients and the not so ancients! I know y'all had a wonderful day.
Your post yesterday just touched my very being, sweet friend.
Prayers for you tomorrow and lots of love!
Susan
LOVE that your friends came to visit. Another tangible reminder of the impact you had there. God uses you mightily, friend. I'm glad you received in return a measure of the blessing you've given others.
Mary Hampton
What a blessed day you have been given! So love it when God pours into you through the hearts of HIS people!
Love you time with the kids and your message to them was sooo precious! Let it go deep into their Hearts and Minds Lord ~ Fertile ground!!!
Much love to you Elaine and prayers too!
What a blessing those precious folks bestowed on you by coming to visit. I know it blessed you so…and you blessed those sweet kiddos.
Praying much for you and your family.
Leah
Elaine…did you just bawl your heart out when they arrived? How sweet!! You are blessed!!
Your childrens moment was great. I have always loved that picture too!
Still praying and believing Him ~Pamela
Elaine,
How absolutely precious that 23 of your family in Christ came on by to enjoy the Sabbath with you.
GOD is so good!!!
Beautiful photos!
Loved the photo (Grandma had one hanging in one of the rooms I slept in).
Loved your message to the kids —
"Oh I've seen that before" she said. (SMILE). Kids are so honest and direct.
I SO loved seeing them praying with you!!
Sidenote:
You were scaring me girl with that chair (SMILE)!!!
Your hair looks so cute. You LOOK radiant inside and out!
JESUS' love is always shining through you!!!
I love you friend. Keep pressing forward in Jesus Name!
Praying for you and your family with great faith and love!!
Precious, Elaine!!!
You are loved!!!
Thinking of you and standing with you upon His wonderful promises!!
Luv, Hugs and Sweet Blessings!
Jackie
Was that not the most precious GIFT to give those children and that church?!?
I love Miss Elaine's class – can I come back next week?? Pweezzee?
You are precious, Miss Elaine, In Jesus' sight!
May He bless your faithful heart!
Stephanie
Elaine, I'm so glad the church family is showering you with love. I love to read this. You are very special and loved by many.
Love you,
Debbie
I pray our comments join the caravan of love. The Lord is surrounding you with His Presence. I love the children's moment. Jesus is the original picker. He loved us first. I pray we keep Him on display with the spotlight on Him. Lifting up your name to the Lord. B
I'm so glad your friends were there to support you and love on you today. Precious saints, indeed!
Loved the children's sermon. You just never know what children are gonna say. Looked like a good group!
Hugs…
I had that picture in my bedroom as a child. A treasure indeed.
And Elaine? God bless you as you continue to do His work, despite your own personal pain.
Elaine,
I know you enjoyed your visit with the "ancients". May it be just what you needed this day. God Bless you today and in the days ahead.
You and your family were lifted up lastnight at our Great Hour of Prayer! We Love you!
How special!! And it's obvious you are much loved!!
Blessings!
~Beth
A caravan from heaven! And what a perfect day for them to come. It had to be so special to see all of their smiling faces!
I loved Miss Elaine and the kids, with 'preacher Billy chuckling in the background! And that picture of Jesus… I remember the same picture, as I imagine most of us do.
What a special Sunday it was!
That was absolutely precious! Praise God!
You are precious and loved. Keep walking in His amazing love for you, because you truly are just shining Him my friend!
LOVE that! What a treasure to the "seeker"!
Blessings on you dear friend! Thank you for the reminder of taking Jesus EVERYWHERE!
What a precious group of friends to come and surround you with love and comfort just when you needed it! So glad the Lord blessed you with this special day, Elaine. May He continue to minister to you this week! Love & Prayers
p.s. I've asked my blog readers to be in prayer for you. Your prayer team grows! 🙂
Loved seeing and hearing you teaching the little ones! What a great illustration of taking Jesus "out of the box" !
God bless you my dear sister in Christ!
Marilyn…in Mississippi
Sweet friend…you made me cry! I still have that picture as a bookmark in one of the first Bible's I ever received. Precious.
Your lesson and the way you presented His Word to those children…so beautifully, so passionately, so simply…it was a Word to this seeking heart today as well. Oh may I live my Jesus every hour of every day.
Love ya girl…and praying for you,
Joy
PS. Wishing so much I could just show up at your church. Who knows, maybe one day. Loving your friends for giving you such a special gift.
Beautiful message! Pefectly delivered! What an exciting day to be surrounded by loved one, too! I have always found that the ancients (or Prime Timers where we come from) are spiritual mothers with hearts open. If people would just open their eyes/hearts back, they would receive an amazing gift of love! What a blessed day!
Nothing like a batch of little ones to infuse ANY event with charm & love. I wasn't sure, though, who it was that was having the greater time.
I pray the caravans and surroundings continue well beyond this day, this week … even this lifetime. You are loved and supported, of that there is no doubt!! I add my own portion too!
Pretty cute how your day was book-ended with both the young & ancient.
Another ancient,
Kathleen
What a care-a-van!
Wondering….do you do a children's message every Sunday? This one was very creative & filled with truth at many levels.
Oh this made me cry! How wonderful that they came to see you to encourage you now!!! This is how heaven will be–surrounded by those we love:)
Love the church body… who came and wrapped their arms around you!
I am adoring you more and more:)
I have to repeat what has already written…the video was precious….
I loved your precious children's church lesson. You are a blessing to them.