A Note from the Director of Youth & Families
May 2023
Grant Hartsell

God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. John 3:17 (The Message)
The gospel is good news. Jesus wasn’t sent to condemn you. He came to rescue you. That means you have value to God. To God, it doesn’t matter your upbringing or social status. God loves you and sent His son to be your savior.
Don’t allow yourself to believe the lie that you don’t matter. God sees you as important and your life has a purpose. In the midst of all of the challenges of life, keep your focus on Jesus. Let His value and opinion of you be the one that counts.
Jesus came to rescue you. So today, choose to see the value He sees in you and in others. Know that you are vital to God’s plan on the earth!