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For as long as anyone could remember Janet and Mary were the best of friends. They were neighbors and attended the same church. At church social events these two friends along with their families would always sit together.
Janet remembers the day she and her husband moved into the neighborhood and Mary came to welcome them. Later with the birth of their son, Janet looked to Mary for advice on raising her son. Mary told her of a young mother's group at her church. Janet began attending the mother's group and making friends with the other young mothers. Being in church, among other believers began to spark Janet's faith.
Janet would ask Mary questions about faith, the Bible, and church. Soon she began attending worship, sitting in the same pew as Mary and her family. A Sunday school class would form from the mother's group that Janet would help lead.
Years later these two women remain the best of friends. Today these women compare notes on their grandchildren. Janet credits Mary for leading her to faith in Jesus Christ. If it wasn't for Mary she might not have become a believer and joined the church.
Jesus called his first disciples, the brothers Simon and Andrew. Jesus challenged them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed Jesus. We, too, are charged with fishing for people. Who are the people we know who would benefit from a relationship with Jesus Christ and the church?
Janet remembers the day she and her husband moved into the neighborhood and Mary came to welcome them. Later with the birth of their son, Janet looked to Mary for advice on raising her son. Mary told her of a young mother's group at her church. Janet began attending the mother's group and making friends with the other young mothers. Being in church, among other believers began to spark Janet's faith.
Janet would ask Mary questions about faith, the Bible, and church. Soon she began attending worship, sitting in the same pew as Mary and her family. A Sunday school class would form from the mother's group that Janet would help lead.
Years later these two women remain the best of friends. Today these women compare notes on their grandchildren. Janet credits Mary for leading her to faith in Jesus Christ. If it wasn't for Mary she might not have become a believer and joined the church.
Jesus called his first disciples, the brothers Simon and Andrew. Jesus challenged them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed Jesus. We, too, are charged with fishing for people. Who are the people we know who would benefit from a relationship with Jesus Christ and the church?
