The Village at FBC Nashville
by Carol Bryson, FBC member and Union University Student Parent
Thirteen years ago Jim and I were preparing to leave for Russia to adopt our first three children. During prayer meeting on the Wednesday night before we left, Mary Frances Turner stood up and asked the church to pray for us. I will never forget that special time as we entered our journey called parenthood. When we returned to the Nashville airport, we were greeted by a huge number of family and FBC friends. I love looking back at the pictures and seeing how many people have been involved (and still are!) in the lives of our children.
Over the years Maria, Nadia, Nicholas, and Alex have been richly blessed by many people who have generously given of their time, talents, resources, and prayers to help our children develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. From the preschool department to the adult departments, our children have been loved, fed, mentored, and guided by countless people who were willing to spend quality time with them. I am grateful for those role models who have invested in the lives of our children and in us as a family.
Because of the involvement of others within our FBC family, my children are being prepared to go out and build their own bridges in our community and around the world. The African proverb rings true--it does take a village to raise a child. How about you? Would you be willing to step up and invest in the life of a child here in our FBC village?
Also in the March 10, 2008 Issue of The Evangel
» Frank and to the Point
» Arts Festival Volunteer Opportunities
» A Commendation from Canada
» The Village at FBC Nashville
» HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
» Discovery Class for New Members
» Union University
» Mother’s Day Gift
» Disaster Relief Update
» Eight Words for Holy Week
» IMPACT Cards
» Impacting Others for Christ
» Upcoming Events
» This Week in Worship
