Honoring the

Faith of Mothers

The Influence of a Mother

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, and moms-to-be.

Ann Jarvis began what would become Mother’s Day as a way to honor her mother’s faithful service to others. Years later, in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson officially set aside the second Sunday in May as a day to recognize and give thanks for mothers.

Mother’s Day began as a way to recognize the quiet, faithful service of mothers, which is something worth honoring. When we look at Scripture, we see that same kind of impact woven throughout God’s story.

Names like Mary, Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth often come to mind. But there are two women who are easy to overlook: Lois and Eunice.

They were Timothy’s grandmother and mother.

Paul writes this about them:
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” (2 Timothy 1:5)

Their faith was passed down, and it shaped Timothy’s life to help form him into a man who would walk closely with the Apostle Paul and be used powerfully by God.

That’s the influence of a mother.

It may not always be seen. It may feel ordinary. But it is deeply significant.

Mothers and grandmothers are doing some of the most important work there is by planting seeds of faith that can last for generations.

“The hand that rocks the cradle rocks the world!"

~ Pastor Ken Lang

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Hear His Call

Missions aren’t optional; they’re our calling. Jesus commands us to go and make disciples, and we have the privilege of doing so both locally and globally.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

From supporting ministries in our community to partnering with global efforts like e3 Partners and Samaritan’s Purse, we’re actively sharing the Gospel. Recently, members of our church helped lead 346 people to Christ in Colombia.

You are called to this. As an ambassador of Christ, you already have what you need to share the Good News, right here in our community or around the world.

Bible verse of the week.

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”

~ 2 Timothy 1:5

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103 Grampian Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090