September 2026 Newsletter - Magazine - Page 8
Reflections of Love
A Special Tribute
She came in broken, but God began putting the pieces back together.
She came as a single mother, but God established a family.
We came needing to be taught, and God gave us pastors.
We came needing direction, and God revealed purpose.
We came needing a place to grow, and God planted us in a house where our entire family
could flourish.
And eventually, the people who once needed to be ministered to became people prepared to
minister to others.
Then came another defining moment in our journey.
After years of pouring into us, teaching us, correcting us, developing us, and allowing us to
serve, you recognized what God had placed within us and sent us out to establish a ministry.
But you did not simply send us out and wish us well.
You equipped us to succeed.
You covered us in prayer. You supported us financially. You gave us ministry structure.
You shared wisdom and experience. You provided guidance and practical support.
And even after we were sent out, you remained available to us.
That speaks volumes about your hearts.
You showed us that true spiritual leadership is not about gathering people around yourself
forever. It is about pouring into people, developing what God has placed within them, and
when the time comes, having the faith and love to release them to fulfill their own assignment.
And you did that for us.
When we look at our journey, we can see it so clearly:
You received us when we needed a place to heal. You taught us when we needed to grow. You
corrected us when we needed direction. You gave us opportunities when we needed to
develop. You modeled ministry when we needed an example. You equipped us when it was
time to prepare. And you released us when it was time to go.
