A remnant

The dictionary defines a remnant as "a small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace."  Remnants are important, they serve as a reminder of something worth remembering. Occasionally I'll come across a photo or newspaper article from the 1970's or '80's and I'm transported back to a place and time that is important to me.  Without the remnant I probably wouldn't think back as often as I do.  One remnant I have is my gas mask I used the the 1st Gulf War.  Whenever I see it in my closet I instantly remember the people, places and events that had such a profound impact in my life that I experienced in that war.  The gas mask is a small remaining quantity or a surviving trace of my time in the military.

Last night we began to build a remnant in the children's building.  After a child accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, we're asking them to write their name and the date on the wall.  It will serve several purposes, first--all who see it will know that on that date something amazing happened and a party was had in heaven, second--each time the child returns, they will see their name and the date that their life was changed, third--volunteers and leaders will be encouraged by the work God is doing through their efforts in expanding the Kingdom, and finally, when we move to other buildings and have other programs, a remnant will remain of the incredible saving power of God's Grace.