"The God of this people of Israel chose our forefathers, and made the people great during their stay in Egypt, UNTIL with wondrous power He brought them out from that land." (Acts 13:17)
My family was lost in our sins UNTIL a neighbor came to our house and invited us to church.
A dad and a mom were constantly arguing UNTIL someone told them Jesus could bring peace to their home.
A man was told he had to work his way to heaven UNTIL someone showed him God's grace couldn't be earned or worked for.
A girl had no hope UNTIL a kind leader at church told her Jesus died for her and offers her eternal life.
A set of grandparents are raising their grandchild and are feeling overwhelmed at times UNTIL their church family reaches out to offer help and security.
A pre-teen struggled with her self-esteem and value UNTIL she met Jesus and He showed her just how valuable she really is.
A couple's marriage was falling apart UNTIL someone from their church reached out to them for counseling.
A volunteer was discouraged UNTIL a person spoke words of encouragement and value into her life.
A teacher was about ready to quit UNTIL a person reminded her of her calling and the blessings she was receiving by serving.
A nursery volunteer felt like she was just doing childcare and babysitting UNTIL someone showed her that the first 3 years of a person's life are the most critical in their development.
A parking volunteer felt his role wasn't very important UNTIL someone showed him just how valuable his service is. Reminding him that people decide in the first 8 minutes if they are going to return. And as a first-time leader, he is a big part of reaching people.
We were all lost in our sins UNTIL Jesus came and offered us His love and forgiveness.
A boy was constantly misbehaving in class UNTIL a caring leader looked him in the eyes and told Him how much potential he had and that God was going to use Him in a great way.
A tween girl was drifting away from God UNTIL a a caring volunteer reminded her of her commitment to God and loved her back onto the right path.
A 2nd grade boy had never heard his name spoken in prayer UNTIL his small group leader asked him if he had any prayer requests and then prayed for him.
A church member had never been part of a serve group UNTIL you asked him to join your team.
A senior adult church member felt like his spiritual service was over UNTIL someone invited Him to get back into serving.
A couple was just about to sign the divorce papers UNTIL God used you to bring them back together.
A child knew very little about God's Word UNTIL you began to teach him.
A child struggled with insecurity UNTIL you shared with him that "he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him."
A parent struggled with addiction UNTIL you told them how Jesus could set them free.
A person in the church had never served UNTIL you asked him to join the children's ministry team.
A volunteer who had never felt like she was really making a difference UNTIL you shared with her that God's Word never returns void and will accomplish what God has in store.
When was the last time you saw an "UNTIL?" If we will bring the message and love, God will bring the UNTIL and you will see kids and their families transformed for eternity.
UNTIL...one word that changes everything.