It's impossible to think of Jane Voss without picturing her contagious smile lighting up over a group of happy children. Her warm demeanor with kids is as natural as an Arizona sunrise. God gives all of us gifts and Jane is a "gift-maximizer." She pours out every ounce of energy in finding more excellent ways in showing God's Love to children. 
          Many people are gifted with the ability to teach children, but Jane Voss is an "extra-mile" kind of teacher. She is extremely well organized and exceptionally intuitive when it comes to teaching. You can't just call her a teacher because that wouldn't begin to explain the value of what she does for kids. She may plan a lesson, but she adjusts seamlessly to the shifting emotional needs of her students. 
          Jane drives farther than most people do to come to church. She serves as a Youth Ministry Leader several days every week. Most of the things that Jane does in life require extra effort, perseverance and resilience. She's an "energizer-lady" who relentlessly pursues excellence. Jane sees the opportunity to lead and jumps right in.
          Sunday School is special and Jane's been doing that for many, many years. Celebrate Recovery on Friday nights is an extra-mile activity. Every lesson has a valuable life message to help kids learn how to become overcomers in the struggles of life. 
          Generosity is one of the greater things that Jane gives from her heart. Whatever is needed for the children she serves, Jane will find a way to make it happen. Obstacles and adversities are only greater opportunities to reveal God's glory in the heart of Jane Voss.
          People who create Bright Spots in Life are folks who do the Greater Things that Jesus spoke about in John 14:12 (AMP) "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father." The extent of Jane's outreach is the enlarged Love of God in the children she reaches. 
          Thank you Jane Voss for doing greater things for Jesus. The impact created through your actions not only trains up children in the way they should go, but you're also shining the light of Christ on the whole church. People see what you do and want to get involved. You are God's gift to the children and the church. Jesus loves you and so do we.

          Some world changers are like unseen partners of God. Teresa Johnson is one those people. She's a heroine for Love on the front lines in a Mission from God.
          Teresa is a detail lady who brings smiles with her servant heart. She's been a rock solid volunteer with Compassion Ministries as along as we can remember. She married a man with a servant's heart and together they're serving thousands and creating tons of smiles along the way.
           Just like a true Proverbs 31 woman, Teresa rises early and serves until the sun goes down. She goes the extra mile. She goes beyond expectations. Teresa believes in God's more excellent Way of showing Love.
          Yesterday (2/21/21) Teresa was baptized at Church For The Nations Flagstaff. Many people decided to make a public statement of dedicating their lives to Christ. Teresa went the extra mile, she did something we've never witnessed before. She asked Pastor Daniel Williamson to announce her old last name (pre-marriage.) After the Baptism, she asked to be called by her new last name. That's a true Jesus thing - He changes our names, forgives our past and gives us a new life as we're born again in Him.
          Teresa made a public commitment through a physical act that reflects her spiritual transformation. Teresa did Baptism in a greater Way. That's what a Christ-like role model and mentor does, When her actions and words aren't sharing the Good News, Teresa's shirts are! Rare is the day when she's not wearing a Jesus shirt.
          The world is a better place because God tenderly placed Teresa Johnson in our midst. Thank You God and thank you Teresa for allowing Christ to be greater in you.
          Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody (like Teresa!) Jesus loves you and so do we.

The Bright Spot ReportThis is a place to share the bright spots in our world.
If you have a bright spot to share, please do.
We're glad you're here and we hope your day is filled with extravagantly abundant blessings that exceed your imagination!
Bright Spots can grow in dark places.
The Bright Spot Report is a place for success stories as well as a place for tips on how to create Bright Spots.
If you have a Bright Spot Story, please share it with us so we can create a world with more Bright Spots.

                           Pastors Daniel & Allison Williamson - Trusted By God         
          
          Unless you've been the Pastor of a church. you probably don't have much of an idea what a Pastor goes through on a daily basis. Many folks expect them to be super-human, without flaws and always available for every need. Those people don't exist, but we know some folks who come close. 

          Pastors Daniel & Allison Williamson are super-human in many ways. They're both "go-the-extra-mile" kind of folks who lead Church For The Nations Flagstaff. Most of the time they're filling needs without being asked. They have the wisdom and the ability to sense a need and serve people spontaneously with their whole hearts.
          
          It's not uncommon for them to open their home for meetings, counseling or family gatherings. Emergencies happen on an almost daily basis. At least many folks who think they have an emergency call the "Pastor hotline" to pour out their emotional baggage. Then there's the real serious stuff; death, divorce, disease, abuse, folks falling back into addiction, or people going to jail. That's heavy stuff on a Pastor's heart.
          
          These two Pastor's are like trees soaking up the suffering of people around them like roots soaking up rain. It's called empathy and compassion. They care for everybody who comes across their path. They might soak up suffering like rain, but it causes them to drip humility like morning dew. 

"Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power;
In holy array, from the womb of the dawn, 
Your youth are to You as the dew." 
 Psalm 110:3         

          One of the hardest things a Pastor ever goes through is when someone leaves the church. We like to think that everyone we meet will be a lifelong friend. Truth be told, the number of folks who actually leave a church is very small. Unfortunately any vacated pew causes a sense of loss. There are good reasons to leave a church like when you are lead by the Holy Spirit. Then there's a few lousy reasons to leave a church mostly caused by pride. Folks get offended too easily in this day and age. They might feel slighted by the Pastor who hasn't noticed them lately or gone out of his way to make them feel special. Little do they know the Pastors may have been going without sleep facing one emergency after another.
         
          Church is a place where people go to worship God and seek ways to serve other people. It's a place to learn about God's Word and how to apply it outside the church walls. Many ministries are born in churches like Church For The Nations Flagstaff where the Pastors support the visions of the people they serve. Some folks only come on Sunday's and soak up a good Word. Many others take advantage of church programs to grow into a greater knowledge of understanding what God created them for.
         
          If you feel a need to leave a church, please don't just disappear. Respect the Pastors enough to have a heart to heart talk with them and explain the reasons why. Most of the church leaders I know would welcome the chance to hear about blind spots that may exist in their ministry. 

                                                        One of the greatest compliments 
                                                      we can give Pastors Daniel & Allison 
                                                               is that they are teachable. 
                                    They earnestly want to learn how to be greater servants. 
                                                 What else could anybody ask from a Pastor?          

          We've watched these two Pastors in public and we've had the honor of witnessing their character in private moments. Daniel & Allison are the real deal. God trusts them to carry the sufferings of the people they serve. That's what Jesus did and it's what He asks of us.

          They're almost always serving somebody, but somehow they'll also find a way to serve you. Call the Church if you'd like to meet them or come by on a Sunday morning. There's a free breakfast at 9 am and Service starts at 10 AM. Pastors Daniel & Allison Williamson would love to meet you and serve you - because that's what they do with all of their hearts.

          Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
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Church For The Nations Flagstaff
755 N Bonito St Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-714-1170
Email: [email protected]

 Bob Kuebler is the Author of The Bright Spot Report. He's also written seven books, several magazine articles and blogs including The Bright Spot Report and Mentor Force Nuggets of Wisdom. He is a Bible Teacher and Youth Program Developer who teaches young people about God's plan for His purpose in their lives. 
          As the Director of Youth With A Purpose who has spent the last 20 yrs. learning about pain and perseverance from inner city young people and their families. Healing starts with the Love of God and grows through compassion and empathy. The greatest way to change a life that's heading toward destruction is through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The YWAP Mission: 
"To help young people and their families
affected by violence, drugs, poverty and prejudice
become Christ -centered mentors for the next generation." 
Bob can be reached at 716-830-8240 or [email protected]. www.youthwithapurpose.org ​