To change the world, a child must choose to: the living faith modeled for them. 2) God’s gracious gifts to equip their service. 3) their faith and gifting for God’s service. Applying God's Word to Life What have you seen and heard from your mother that you hope to make part of your life? How has your mom impacted your faith-life for good? What are the essential elements that move us to describe someone’s faith as genuine and alive? What makes the life of faith compelling compared to all the other options? What does it take to transition from “the faith of your family” to having a genuine and personal faith that is your very own? When and how did you make that transition? Beyond your family, who else has God used to nurture and grow your spiritual life? What are some of the gifts God offers to His children? How can we grow in the gifts that are offered by God? What is unique about the gifts that God offers to his children? What is the individual’s part in bringing about much needed changes in this world? What is one way you hope to grow during this season of you life so that you do your part to fulfill the prayer Jesus taught us to pray? What choice are you making today that could change your world? Announcements Happy Mother’s Day!! Graduate Recognition Sunday: Sunday, May 17 during both services. If you are graduating from high school this year and have not received an email to complete the graduate information, contact Vickie at 320-805-0450. We want to recognize you even if you cannot attend on May 17. “Connections: Women Connecting with Women”: will meet for coffee on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10:00 am at Gather starting May 20. No need to RSVP-just show up and enjoy the conversations! Glenwood VBS Registration Now Open (Limited Space): June 22-25 from 9:00am-11:35am for ages 4 through entering 5th grade. Breakfast, Bible, Crafts, Games, & Science. The theme is Emerald Crossing; an Irish Adventure through Psalm 23. Online registration can be found at https://glenwood.myanswers.com (you can find a link in the weekly email). Thursday Night on the Town: June 2 from 4:30-7:00. We will need volunteers for two shifts, 4:15-6:00 and 6:00-7:30. If you are willing to help, contact Vickie 320-805-0450. VBS Volunteers Still Needed: for the Glenwood VBS, they still need a prek craft leader, prek games leader, elementary games leader and lots of crew leaders to run the teams. If you can help contact Jamie at 320-815-7573 (text or call). Sermon Based Small Group Glenwood: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at Central Square, Suite 200. Attend when you are able. Sermon Based Small Group Starbuck: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able. Youth Group and Adventure Club is done until September.