This Valentine’s Day, I’m glad it fell on a Sabbath.
While we (Israel and I) have never done much for Valentine’s Day, I decided that we could use this opportunity to express our love for our church members. Imanuel and I wrote and passed out little Christian Valentines to all of his friends, the ladies, and the widows of the church. They were very simple, but the message was the same – “God is Love” and they are all very special and loved by us.
I also began thinking of those in our church whose loved ones (spouses) passed away. Many of them have been living alone for years. Holidays such as these must be very difficult for them. We wrote special notes for those who were widows. Israel delivered the ones to L’Anse church and he told me how touched one lady was. She told him that it had been YEARS since she had received a Valentine and she was so thankful. While I’m not a big fan of this holiday, I do want to say that it is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to those who need to feel loved – especially those who have lost their spouses.
We gave away 32 cards, stickers and candies.
Manu hand-delivered the ones at church and we mailed out the rest.
Hope you felt loved on Valentine’s Day! If not, we love you and Jesus loves you more! 
** We wanted to also wish our sister, Julie, a special, happy birthday today! May God bless and guide you even more this upcoming year! **
What a wonderful way to spend Valentine’s Day! I did something similar. I went with some church friends to our Veterans of America homeless shelter downtown and served supper and passed out Valentine’s Day cards with John 3:16 inside. I felt so warm inside as I saw their appreciative smiles. It is more blessed to give than to receive!
Believe it or not, I was at a funeral for my 52 y.o. uncle on Valentine’s day. His wife is obviously now a widow with 3 boys in their twenties. I am so inspired by this gesture, Ramoses, that I am going to remember to send my auntie a valentine in years future. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness to our church members…it truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
@peanutluey – Kendra, I’m so sorry about your loss. When you talk with your aunt next, let her know that your friends are praying for her.
@resurrectiongirl – Staci, that is such a sweet idea! It truly was such a blessing to know that you can make someone else happy. Even though what you do seems so little and insignificant! Take care!