How Much Did We Need?

In our Word of Life Quiet Times, weve recently been reading from the book of Judges. One of the central themes is
Israels downward spiral of sin. They would sin, then God would bring judgment through a pagan nation. They would cry
out for deliverance, and God would raise up a judge, who would deliver Israel from their oppressors. There would be a
period of godliness, the judge would die, and the cycle would begin againover and over!
This pattern recently made me think of our need for a Savior. We all get caught up in spirals of sin, repentance,
obedience, and back to sin. Jesus Christ is not simply our only means of salvation, He is also our model and pattern for
how to live outside of this spiralto live fully pleasing to God.
How much did we need? We needed a King, a Savior, a Redeemer, an Advocate, and ExampleGod answered our need -
Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! Luke 2:11

Fruit in the Midst of Change

This year our REVERB faced two changes: our location and date! How would these
changes affect our churches? God answered, and we had a great crowd made up of
students and leaders from 27 churches in five states. As the Gospel message was
shared, and the invitation given, 33 students made salvation decisions! It was all
totally worth it as we were able to see students respond to the gospel, and many
others took the challenge to share an evangelistic video with unsaved friends using
their phones! We heard of a church that paid for 10 unsaved students to attend
REVERB, and 5 of them responded to the Gospel message that night! Theyre
praising the Lord for the great harvest in their youth ministry!
Through the diligence of 77 workers, and the youth leaders and drivers who
brought the students, God worked and brought glory to Himself at REVERB!

A text from a youth

pastor after REVERB!
Thats what its all
about!
Family Update
Jordan: There are some exciting things coming our way!
Jordan and Bonnie will also be heading to Guatemala in March to
help train Word of Life Missionaries from Spanish-speaking
countries all about the Olympians program. What a great
opportunity!
Bonnie: Bonnie is currently writing lessons for the Olympians
Writing Team. She is also homeschooling our three girls and is an
Olympians leader at our home church.
Abi: Abis skills with violin keep improving. Shes been able to use
this in church special music, as well as with the youth praise team. Support Update
Her next big goal is to be a part of Camp Crew (summer teen
Our support has held steady over the last six
workers) at Word of Life Lodge next summer!
months or so, but we cant remain at a stagnant
Emma: Emma continues shining in the piano, and has now joined level. The cost of ministry (meals, fuel, car and
the youth group at our church. She picked up softball in the spring health insurance, etc.) keeps going up, so our
and also played the fall season. She learned a lot of new skills and support needs to rise also. We are extremely
has even begun pitching! Shes looking forward to softball starting thankful for those who choose to invest in our
back up in February. ministry!
Bella: Bella continues to excel at school and is a great help with You can help in three different ways:
her little brother! She recently was a babysitter for a whole
You could begin supporting us regularly or
weekend, and followed this up by helping at the Binghamton
increase your regular support.
REVERB with Jordan.
You could give a special end of the year
Justice: Justice loves financial gift. These are helpful to give us a
his mom (and great start to 2018
sometimes his dad), You could contribute to our vehicle fund.
his sisters, his best Our ministry vehicle needs to be replaced
friends, and all things soon, and we still need around $9000 to
boy (wrestling, complete that project.
ninjas, superheroes, God has been so good to us, and we thank so
jumping off things, many of you for your financial and prayer
etc.) support!

Jordan & Bonnie Wertz

Word of Life Local Church Ministries
3624 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
517-652-4662 // jordanwertz@wol.org