26 Jun [9 days to go!] Do Something (Mt 5:17-19) by Sandy Hentges
“But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.” ~ Mt 5:17-19
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REFLECTION: “What do you want for your children?” It was a question posed by the principal to a school gymnasium filled with parents one cold winter evening. The question was followed by a somewhat awkward silence; and finally a brave soul answered, “We want to get them to heaven.” To get to heaven, Matthew calls us to not only keep the commandments, but to teach others to keep them. It is not enough to oppose abortion, but we must shine a light in the dark, offer help and support and spread the message of Jesus. We must do something to stop the fear, the pain and loneliness felt by women faced with an unexpected pregnancy. We cannot wait to see what might happen, or who else might take up the cause. It’s our time to step up and step in and not just follow, but lead.
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CHALLENGE: 9 days until Relay kickoff! Listen, read or sing the lyrics to Do Something by Matthew West. Then, register to walk or run 5K legs of the A-Cross America Relay, on the course or in your neighborhood, anytime from July 4th Relay kickoff events until August 11th Relay finish line events in Kansas City. Register by June 28th to get your red “Freedom for All, Born and Unborn” Relay shirt in time for July 4th public witness.
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PRAY to end abortion (Creed). JOIN ministry support team (once or monthly) and receive gifts. WITNESS with “REMEMBER The Unborn” gear (Order). THANK YOU!
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INSPIRATION: “We are the salt of the earth. We are a city on a hill. But we’re never gonna change the world by standing still.” ~ Matthew West
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All In Christ,
Sandy
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* Sandy Hentges lives and works in Jefferson City, Missouri with her husband Chris and children..