May 11, 2025

Dear Grace Family and Friends,

Happy Mother’s Day!  This is one of my favorite days of the year.  Mothers are the unsung heroes of our world.  Their love most closely emulates the unconditional, selfless love of our Savior.  I want to celebrate them at every opportunity.  I wouldn’t be who I am today without the Godly influence of my mother.  She’s been in heaven for 15 years and I still miss her every day.  So, thank you moms for all you do to make our lives better.  And if you don’t enjoy that loving relationship with your mom, my heart goes out to you.  You surely have missed out on a blessing.  But don’t despair.  God’s love is abundantly available.  Allow Him to fill that sense of emptiness days like today may cause.  I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to join you today.  As you’ve heard by now, a “freak accident” at the golf course last Saturday left me with 2 black eyes, 12 stiches in my forehead and a concussion.  It’s been an interesting week, and God has certainly been working on my “patience.”  But that’s a small price to pay.  It could have been much worse.  That makes me especially grateful to be here with you today.  My prayer is that we all take the time today to express our appreciation to our moms for their priceless contribution to our lives.  In addition, take a moment to thank God for giving us this day.  Life is fragile.  Make the most of each day by living it for Jesus.  I love you all!  God bless you! 

Pastor Bill Hilley