In today’s episode, Kathy and Miranda are joined by women’s ministry leader and servant Maureen Kelly. Maureen is a mother of three, originally from Wisconsin, and has attended Rolling Hills for 17 years. Maureen tells the story of her upbringing with parents who were abusive alcoholics. She also identifies a moment in her teenage years when she experienced rejection from a church when she sought help. Later, she explains the circumstances that led to her divorce and her subsequent move to middle Tennessee as a single mom with three teenagers. Despite everything Maureen had been through, and despite the fact she did not yet know God, He hadn’t given up on her. In her new city, she had no church and no faith, but a kind co-worker invested his time and energy into getting to know her. He told her about Rolling Hills, and how it might be different from the church that hurt her years before. And — Hallelujah — she accepted the invite!Maureen explains what kept her coming back. Her story reveals to us the important steps we can take to make visitors to our church and homes feel welcome and loved. During that time in her life, Maureen’s heart was opened up to the difference between religion and faith. She realized that God’s not some impersonal ruler who demands we check the boxes in life; she discovered that He is a relational God of love. As words of encouragement for any woman who finds herself in a season that feels hopeless, Maureen suggests we step out in boldness. Not everyone will be receptive of us when we ask for help, but there are plenty of Christians who will. We’re all striving to be reflections of the love of Jesus, but people are still people. We fall short. Don’t assume that even the best Christian on earth lives up to the love Christ has for you. But don’t give up seeking out someone who will try. And, as a Christian not going through a time of struggle, remember to reach out to others. If the first person you invite to church and share the Gospel with doesn’t accept it right away, look for someone else who will. Our job is to plant seeds of faith, and let the Lord do the growing. Maureen brings us encouragement to be persistent and faithful to Jesus as we interact with those around us. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode. We pray that you will be encouraged by this conversation with Maureen. And lastly, we hope you’ll keep your eyes open to opportunities to bring the Gospel to those around you As You Go.

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