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Mary's Qualities

Mary had many wonderful qualities, but if I zero in on one or two, it would be her 'servant hood' and her friendship...she loved her Lord Jesus SO much and was willing to do whatever she could to further the Kingdom of God. She was generous to make herself available to fold bulletins, or move throughout the church during Vacation Bible School to let teachers know that classes needed to change (she rang a bell, as she walked the church hallways), to making her fantastic Oreo pudding desert or banana cream pie for a church dinner. She jumped in, helping to make chocolate covered Easter eggs with a group at church, and the proceeds would be used for Mission work through the Church of the Nazarene. She took her responsibility wholeheartedly to prepare the elements for Communion services. Additionally, Mary didn't remain a stranger for long, she believed in the strengths and attributes of friendship. She made me feel so welcome from our first time meeting each other, face to face (we were Facebook friends, for a while, before we met, face to face). One of the reasons I sought out her friendship, was because of her caring ways that she exemplified, through conversations on Facebook, with mutual friends--or some of my extended family, whom she knew through church connections. She touched my heart as she told others (on Facebook) that she loved them and was praying for them. It was one of her strongest--and definitely, wholesome--ways that she connected with others, whether near, or far. She touched my life with her love, however, I am deeply grateful that God showed me His love, through my sweet friend Mary.
Posted by Kathy Powell
Sunday February 28, 2016 at 3:54 pm
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