35 years ago, when I was in college, I was part of a ministry that reached children and their families in the inner city of Chicago. Each Saturday morning, we would go out and share the Gospel with kids and parents and invite them to church. The next day, we would come by with a bus and take them to church.
One of the little girls we reached was named Veronica. After college, I moved away and lost contact with her and her family. Then, about a year ago, I got a message on Facebook from her. She asked if I was the Dale who invited her to church when I ministered in Chicago? Long story short, she had continued to attend church and grow in her faith for all those years. She is now married and lives in Orlando. She is a children’s ministry volunteer at a great church there. And recently her son came to Christ as well. It was a great reminder for me that our investments will outlive us. When I am gone, her son will be carrying the message to his generation.
Be encouraged. Your fruit will remain. You are creating ripple effects of faith. You will see the full picture of what God did through you when you get to Heaven.
You are leaving a great legacy. Stay faithful and know that your labor is not in vain. Long after you are gone, your ministry will continue to spread and reach people for Christ.
I created a video for my volunteers to remind them that they are leaving a legacy and are having a key part of seeing kids continue to spread the Gospel after we are gone. Here’s the video. If you’d like a copy of it, you can download it at this link.
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