LITTLE OLD LADY FROM WHERE?

We may expect that the great saints that God has used over the years will reap huge rewards in heaven. People like Corrie Ten Boom, Jim Elliot, and Billy Graham.

We may also be surprised by the rewards won by "the little old lady from Pasadena"!

Yes, there really was one, and her name was Pearle Goode. When Billy Graham was doing his crusade in Pasadena a few years ago, he attributed the success of these events, going back 56 years, to prayer.

If the Graham team had anything close to a personal intercessor, it was Pearle Goode of Pasadena. For many years, she prayed in secret for Graham until he heard about her and made provision for her to attend his crusades so she could pray on-site.

Goode lived to be 90. At her funeral, Billy's wife, Ruth, paid her this tribute: "Here lie the mortal remains of much of the secret of Bill's ministry."

She did her part

Pearle Goode wasn't a preacher, missionary, or author. She didn't have a hit song on Christian radio. But Pearle did her part, just as surely as Billy Graham did his.

While Billy was out preaching, Pearle was praying. While Billy was doing his part, Pearle was doing hers.

Don't worry about what God has called someone else to do. What has He called you to do?

We all have a part to play in getting the gospel out. Make sure you do yours.

Sunday at Gatetree

Our new message series "Helping Your Friends Through Tough Times" began last Sunday with the message "When Divorce Strikes."

This coming Sunday I will address the subject, "When Your Friend is Drowning in Debt."

If your in Danville, drop in and join us for worship at 10:45 AM. The Gatetree family will be glad you did.