Dear Saints,
Just before they passed around the cranberry sauce at their Thanksgiving feasts, two moms - one from Villa Hills, KY, the other for the Butler County OH village of Seven Mill - bowed their heads.
They will give thanks for a rascally 12-year-old boy whose organs saved three lives and whose spirit inspired those two moms to take jobs helping others.
The Kentucky mom, Judy Schumacher, will remember Justin, her fun-loving, life-giving son. The Ohio mom, Jennifer Miller, will celebrate being alive after receiving his liver in 1992.
Both moms gave thanks that their 19-year quest recently came to a successful conclusion.
"This fills a hole in my life and in my heart," Judy said.
"With their generous gift," Jennifer said, "I have a husband, Marty. I have Brady, my 8-year-old angel baby. I have a family."
And she has a life.
They will give thanks for a rascally 12-year-old boy whose organs saved three lives and whose spirit inspired those two moms to take jobs helping others.
The Kentucky mom, Judy Schumacher, will remember Justin, her fun-loving, life-giving son. The Ohio mom, Jennifer Miller, will celebrate being alive after receiving his liver in 1992.
Both moms gave thanks that their 19-year quest recently came to a successful conclusion.
"This fills a hole in my life and in my heart," Judy said.
"With their generous gift," Jennifer said, "I have a husband, Marty. I have Brady, my 8-year-old angel baby. I have a family."
And she has a life.
In like manner, Jesus was born to give His life for others so that they too might have life. This coming Sunday, we are honored to come together and celebrate the gift of Jesus from the heart of the Father to all of us.
Here is what to look forward to:
REMEMBER: There is just one Service – 10:00am
Message title: “The Power of Christmas to Change Your Life” – from Matt. 1:21-2:4
Afterwards, stick around for a great Christmas luncheon to follow.
Invite a guest or two and let’s all come together and celebrate the birth of Emmanuel.
Much Love,
Rich
