Valentine's Day

All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:10


Making Valentine's Day Special

Last night was a new experience me. My church had a Valentine Banquet where the men prepared and served a wonderful dinner for the women and children at church. I was disappointed that I didn't bring my camera since I would have loved having pictures of the special event showing the men cooking, serving and cleaning, while the women relaxed and fellowshipped together. And the dessert table was fabulous...I couldn't help but wonder who baked and decorated the pink and white cakes and cookies embellished with flowers. After being so well served, I'm very motivated to serve others and make their day special. I hope you have a special day, a very Happy Valentine's Day!

The Legend of St. Valentine

Legend has it that St. Valentine was imprisoned for helping Christians escape harsh Roman prisons and he is credited with sending the first “valentine.” While in prison, he fell in love with a young girl who visited him. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed, “From your Valentine.” By the middle of the eighteenth century, it had become popular in Great Britain for friends and lovers to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes on Valentine’s Day. Today, 1 billion valentine cards are sent annually. Far more meaningful than these love notes shared one day a year, however, is our Father’s “Love Letter” that was written for every person on earth. - from the International Mission Board Prayer e-letter