Dear Grace Church Family,
We had a great discussion recently with our Gen Co and Roc West campaigners around the washing of the disciples’ feet. Since this was our first official gathering since Christmas we started with small group sharing answering the question, "is there something you are either looking forward to or is looming in the near future?". We focused on our emotional state as we approach a big game, a test, a presentation or performance, etc. In general, our focus is on ourselves and getting through what lies ahead hoping for the best outcome.
We then looked into John 13 and the attitude of Christ as He enters the last supper knowing that His "hour had come." Christ looks to His disciples with love, a genuine love that compels Him to take action. He demonstrates His love for the disciples by taking on the role of a servant and washing their feet. Not just His favorite disciples and not the disciples who had "earned" it or who "got it." No, compelled by love, Christ washes the feet of all of the disciples including Judas who would betray Him. What a picture of love and grace, as Christ approaches the cross, compelled by love, He is thinking of us.
Our goal this semester as a campaigner group is to take steps toward the example we see in Christ. That we would look at those we encounter with love, and that we would take action to point others toward Christ.
Thanks for all that you do to partner with us, we are so grateful for your support!
We are starting up our second semester YL club meeting on Feb 6, we will continue to meet every Monday night from 7:30 - 9:00. We would appreciate your prayers!
For Christ and kids,
Max and Sam Herbert