“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son… He sent his servants to call the invited guests, but they refused to come. So he said, ‘Go out to the streets and invite everyone you find, both good and bad.’ And the wedding hall was filled with guests.”

 

Our volunteer Bible teacher, Sarah, looked into the faces of the young moms and asked, “Why do you think Jesus told this story? What does it mean to you?” Elena, nervously rubbing her pregnant belly, raised her hand and said, “I think it means that sometimes the people who are supposed to show up don’t—but God sends others. My family wasn’t there for me, but he sent all of you!”

 

Thank you for showing up for young parents at 71Five. You are changing lives!