Yesterday we celebrated 3 big events: seniors graduating, students being confirmed into their faith and the church, and several baptisms. It would be easy for us in the church, and for me as a leader, to see these events as necessary, albeit exciting, celebration hoops to jump through--i.e. these events come around each year, and it's important we celebrate and recognize them in the church.
Yet, there is much more behind and within them to live into. Yesterday is ultimately one of the most important days in the yearly life of Horizons!
Our graduating seniors are the fruit of many years of labor for Horizons. They measure the time, prayer, hope, and heart poured into them over the span of several years. They are also the future and carry with them the anticipation we have for tomorrow's light in the world. These are our newest leaders, off to make a positive impact in the world by their faith.
Our confirmation students renew us and break our hearts open again to the excitement and thrill of a growing relationship with Jesus. Instead of merely seeing these students being on their way to what we already have, we get the chance to see the life and light they currently possess. Their hope for the future is what reawakens our desire and passion to continue our own growth!
And those receiving their baptisms yesterday, whether through the dedication of a miracle baby, through young children professing their faith, or through adults reclaiming the life and hope of salvation, they remind us what Horizons is all about--walking with others on their way to Christ. We exist because of this hope, this dream, and this occasion!
So as Monday rolls around, I'm humbled, thankful, re-energized, and blown away. In the midst of daily hurt and loss, we are reminded to put the good at the top of the stack and keep our hearts focused on the overwhelming blessings!
Praise God!
More to come!
Jason <><
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