Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8

"Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well."

Scripture Location: Ruth 2:11-12

Scripture:

"Boaz replied, ‘I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before. May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.’”

Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet – Leading Through Service

Scripture Location: John 13:14-15

Scripture:

"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

God’s Faithfulness in Every Season

Scripture Location: Psalm 100:5

Scripture:

"For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."

Confidence in God’s Strength

Scripture Location: Psalm 46:1-2

Scripture:

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea."

Scripture Location: Psalm 23:2-3

Scripture:

"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Praising God in Loss

Scripture Location: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Scripture:

"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior."

Scripture Location: Psalm 150:1-2

Scripture:

"Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.".