Almost two years ago my mother returned home to live with me, after having resided in Florida for a little over thirty years. She and I had discussed this arrangement some time ago so this was not a surprise. I was excited and looked forward to her return!

Living together has brought a few challenges here and there -- for the most part readjusting to living under the same roof again.

However, more and more I am reminded how blessed I really am to have her with me -- challenges and all. I had forgotten some of the "mom" things she used to do when I was younger -- making my favorite dishes, making and packing lunches for school, saving magazine articles on topics she knew I was interested in, surprising me with little gifts, and most important making sure my brother and I were in church on Sunday mornings. And despite some age-related health issues she still does the "mom" things for me, including the lunches! 

God loves each of us -- challenges and all. Thank you Lord for Your love and for Mom's love!

 "May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful." -- Proverbs 23:25

Youth Ministry

Now Accepting Applications
Appalachian Service Project

See Daniel Carroll for more information

Saturday, July 24

Brandywine Summit Campground
Hosted by Elsmere Campus

Open to Everyone

7:00 am Every Wednesday
Bear Campus Prayer Room

LOVE. Worship God with us.

• In-Person at Bear Campus, Saturday 6pm and/or Sunday 9 & 11 AM
• In-Person at Elsmere Campus, Sunday 11 AM
• Online Campus, Sunday 9 AM at ctcde.online.church

SERVE.

• What in the world are you here for? Discover your spiritual gifts at AssessME.
• Volunteer to serve during weekend services. Contact Lynne Poindexter. 

ENGAGE.

• Meet people with similar interests, needs, and passions. Contact Crissy Carroll. 
• Pray for others, encourage, and give care to others. Contact Pastor Vaughn.
• Information for Children Ministries: Contact Crissy Carroll.
• Information for Student Ministries: Contact Daniel Carroll.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of our mothers. We thank you for their love and for their sacrifice.  All the love we have been given comes from You through them. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

- Lynne