The Ones Serving the One

We began our morning devotion time with the topic:  The Ones Serving the One.  This redirected our focus to the women's ministry for today of the parable of the Lost Coin.  We are reminded that we are all here to serve God as one body, always pointing to the love God has for each of them as individuals.  

In the women's devotional time I read the parable and pointed out to the women that the 10 silver coins were a gift given to a bride at her wedding, so the loss of one of the silver coins had a greater impact on the woman since it held special significance.  The women were reminded that they are just as special to God as the silver coin was to the woman.  

Our second devotional time was given during the self-care time was based on Proverbs 31, emphasizing that beauty comes from within and from a relationship with the Lord.  We will be using Proverbs 31:25 for our opening devotional tomorrow and will be able to expand on the proverb more closely.  The women all seemed to enjoy the friendship and activities presented today.

Many of these women came last year to the women's ministry activities when I was here in June. Jessica, Amanda and I were thrilled to see many of the friends we made last year which helped to set the tone for the day.  God certainly called me back to this ministry again this year to reconnect with these ladies.  

My fourteen-year-old son, Ian, has returned this year as well to fulfill his ministry at Point of Hope.  He has helped with VBS and worked on preparing a classroom for redecorating.  The friendship he has made with the teen translators has made this an exciting opportunity for him as well.  

The staff at Point of Hope are an amazing group of dedicated believers.  My friendship with them grow deeper with each visit I have made over the past five years at Point of Hope.  My goal is to learn more Romanian before my next trip!  

Janet Larson