A Grandson is Born! 
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:35 PM
Posted by Administrator
When musing about today’s words of encouragement, I thought first of writing about the rain, how April showers bring May flowers and that God always brings in our lives sunshine and joy, but also challenges and clouds. But then I also realized that today starts the NFL Draft, and I pondered spinning a tale reaching half the population, talking about how every year there needs to be a new influx of talent and personalities for a team to be victorious, spinning off into thoughts of how church can be the same, and how new people can bring new skills, energy, resources and fun to our fellowship. All of these thoughts have been eclipsed by one seven pound bundle of joy. This week, for Jan and me, is about baby Isaac Jonathan Jappe has arrived and has come home to be with us. And it seems like everything I read or see or touch has something to do with being a granddad. For instance, this morning’s Proverb (13:22a) struck me, “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children.” How I desire to be a good man and give my grandson a head start in life. My Old Testament reading in Joshua had this verse, “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b
I want serving the Lord to be a hallmark of everything we do in our home. In times like these, we really do find out what is most important. It always should be our God, our family. Keep pressing on as we make Gateway Church the best place for children and their families.
In Christ,
Pastor Mark

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