Teenagers giving from the heart

This Sunday has been a heart moving experience for Greg and myself. Several of our teenagers contacted us Saturday night and wanted to come to church. After arranging rides we awaited to see what God would do the next morning. As I got ready to come early for rehearsal I received a text message from Kayla (7th grade) who also wanted to come to church, and come early to help. She came in time for rehearsal, trained on the slide presentation and ran the show during service. She did a great job and really enjoyed serving. She wants to serve again as to several of our other students.

Meanwhile Greg picked up 3 boys and brought them to church, two of which had never been, and one that visited when we were at Lee Vista Elementary. They really enjoyed the service and expressed that 'GraceRiver does not feel like other churches, it is fun and understandable." Two of the three boys were prompted to give some of their own money... THIS IS HUGE!!! As Greg and I were talking we can see through their giving the story of the poor widow in scripture who gave what she could even though it was not much.... the story of the heart.

Mark 12:41-44 
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.

After church we took Greg out for Father's day and had a great afternoon of fun and discipleship in action. God is moving in the hearts of teenagers in SouthEast Orlando and I am so thankful for all that you guys are doing to support His work.

May your hearts be encouraged in the life change that is happening.