Isn’t it wonderful to look back and see how the Lord has changed us? I’m amazed at how much He has done in my life and I’m so thankful He keeps working on me.  I am naturally a task oriented person. I like to check off lists, plan and organize. Don’t tell anyone, but I really like things to be “perfect.” I know its not possible, but that’s still what I would like.  So, when I took the Director position for the ministries of Child Evangelism Fellowship^® in Collier County, I wanted to have really well structured and organized Good News Clubs. We would strive to have the best program possible.

But the Lord has corrected me, because my focus should not be on the program. Programs cannot save. No matter how perfect they are. Instead, He reminded me that WE are the light of the world!  Everyone one of us that have believed in the Lord Jesus, who have been saved by grace, are placed in this world to be THE LIGHT! It is Christ in us that saves!  It isn’t programs or techniques that bring children to Christ, but people who step out, sacrifice and obey the Lord. People who go where they are called and people who support them through giving and prayer.

It is good to try to have an organized, well planned club and to prevent as much chaos as possible, but it isn’t having a perfect club that saves children.  It is God’s people living and loving the world the way that He does that brings children and people to himself. So, I am still working to help our volunteers have a great program, but more than that I want to remind them who they are. That it is the life of Christ in them that is shining in our schools. We may not be perfect or have perfect clubs, but Jesus is using us to make an eternal difference in this world! So, this Christmas, I want to thank you for following Christ and making Good News Clubs possible! Whether you are called to pray, give or go, thank            you for being the Light of the World!

Lori McGraw, Local Director