Kids leave their fingerprints everywhere, don’t they? The mirror in the hall, the glass sliding door, and the refrigerator front are all places little hands leave their mark. And this is when their hands are clean. Just think of all the places you find their evidence after they’ve eaten something sticky or cheesy! The point is we all leave our fingerprints behind. (My computer is picking up my prints with every key stroke I make)
When our prints- unique only to us- are left behind, it’s as if we’ve left a part of ourselves. As one of the outreach leaders pointed out on Sunday we leave a ‘mark’ like our fingerprints wherever we go. Sometimes that mark is good and sometimes not so good. Obviously, the goal for us is to leave a good “mark” where we’ve been; to leave fingerprints that bless and encourage others.
This past Sunday’s outreach project was about blessing the lives of our neighbors. In the parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus is asked “who is my neighbor?” Just as that expert in the law learned, we learned God wants us to love people- all people. The children did projects for a nursing home, for their families, for their (literal) neighbors, and for the men and women who are assisted by our Acts 6 Ministry. They left some fingerprints on everything they did- both literally and spiritually. Outside of their families, the children may never see or know the people they blessed. Our prayer is the fingerprints they left behind will give God an opportunity to minister to our “neighbors.”
This Week’s Announcements:
Daddy/Daughter Dance:
Attention Dads with Daughters…This is your chance to take your little princess on a special date! Come join us for this year’s Daddy-Daughter Dance. Dress in your best duds, and enjoy a magical night with your princess – complete with dinner, dancing, and other special surprises. This special event takes place on Friday, February 12th, 6:30-9pm. Registration is required for planning, and the cost is only $20 per family. Dads of all ages, and princesses aged 4years old-5th grade may attend. Click the link to register. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E45A8AE22A75-daddydaughter *Space is limited so sign up quickly. Registration is open until noon on Tuesday, February 9th- or until spaces are full*
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