Last Sunday Night I was introduced to a lady who had just gotten custody of
her three boys. They all were living with the lady's parents. They had
apparently been placed into the care of the state because of an abusive
father. Ages 6, 8, and 11, they were introduced to me so I could tell them
about Royal Rangers. I could tell by their actions they had been abused.
They were withdrawn and nervous. I told them how we would go camping, hiking,
and canoeing, and one of them said, when? This mom seemed to be very grateful
that we were going to become a part of her boys lives.
At the end of the service this mom went forward for prayer with her boys. As
the prayer time was winding down a scheduled baptism service began. So this
mother just decided that she and her boys were going to be baptized and they
did. I guess since she was starting over she might as well do the first works
over as well.
I pray that we can be a help to this mom with those boys. I know we can't
take the place of a father, but maybe we can demonstrate the love of Christ to
them and restore trust back into their lives.
As for me, I love our church kids that have both a loving mom and dad. They
need our ministry too. But these boys that come from a broken home hold a
special place in my heart. They are what keeps me going in Rangers and why I
love this ministry. I thank God He gave me the chance to work in it.
James Styles, Sr Commander
Outpost 45 Huntsville, Al
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