Let your light shine

As a young girl Alma Whitman came to our church and was a part of our Sunday School program. Rev. Percy Kilmister was the Pastor here then and he successfully turned our congregation into a community ministry. He was out and about in the neighborhood, speaking with people and inviting them to be a part of the ministry. He touched many families and they all became part of the FBC family. The Whitmans were among them.

We will never know how many young people, married couples, and older adults were affected by this little church. But today as I conducted Alma's funeral it was quite evident that those early days were very important to her.

The same thing is happening today as we do ministry to another generation of people on the West Side and throughout the city. The relationships we build with our neighbors and friends will have long lasting significance. As you share your lives and your faith with the people you meet, you will be making an impression on them. Wouldn't it be wonderful if somewhere down the road someone said that it was because of you they came to faith? It will happen if you allow God to use you.

So what are you waiting for? Go out and let your light shine.

Cal