A churchplanter’s missional influence in the lives of those “least likely to go to church”.

Learning from Madolyn

May 21st, 2008 Posted in Faith, Jesus, Missional

There is a lady in our church that God is using in a HUGE way.  Her name is Madolyn and she personally had responsibility for having at least 20 guest at CATGrove this past Sunday.  When it comes to living a missional life and accepting the call to live as a missionary in our culture, what can we learn from Madolyn? 

  • She had an authentic, genuine, life transforming encounter with Jesus and it has clearly impacted her daily life.  See 2 Cor. 5:17
  • As a result of her encounter, she lives life differently.  She is transformed and walks with Jesus in a passionate, personal way every day of her life.  I am not saying she is perfect, I am saying she loves Jesus.  See John 10:10.
  • She sees people through the lens of Jesus.  She lived an unchurched, non-christian existence for many years and she can identify with people outside the church.  She sees them with compassion rather than look at them with a critical heart.  See Matt. 9:36
  • She is willing to live life with people that are far from God.  She rubs shoulders with people that are outside the faith and simply need to experience the love of God.  See Matthew 11:19
  • She understands the value of involvement in the local church.  She has found a church she loves and is excited about bringing new people to.  She knows that it is important to connect people in relationship with other followers.  See Matthew 16:15-19
  • She is willing to adjust her time, schedule and life to BE WITH people.  See Matt. 28:18-20

May we all follow Jesus in such a way that transforms us and reflects Jesus to others.  See Luke 19.10

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  1. 3 Responses to “Learning from Madolyn”

  2. By Bill McKenzie on May 22, 2008

    My name is Bill, and Madolyn happens to be my baby sister. It has moved to a point of bringing tears to my eyes to have read this beautiful decribtion of Madolyn. And so you, she and all others know. She was instramental in me renewing my relationship with our Savor. Jesus Christ. I had gone astry for many years and in the last years have met someone I adore, her name is Judy. And through the the faith of Madolyn and Judy I found myself reconnecting with the church and relizing with that what had been missing in my life. My relationship with Christ. I have never really thanked her for that and thats what I would Like to do now. Thank You Baby Sis. I Love You.
    Bill

  3. By Billy on May 23, 2008

    Hey Bill, my name is Billy Guy. I attend church with your sister. I would like to tell you how happy I am for you, and also, I would like to say how much I enjoy your sister and her husband. They are wonderful people! Hope to see you soon!
    Sincerely,
    Billy

  4. By Rosemary Taylor on May 24, 2008

    Dear Pastor Butcher,
    My name is Rosemary Taylor and I am Madolyn Cole’s older and only sister. She was born when I was 23 and our Mother was 47. Since just before our Mother died four years ago, I have watched Madoly grow in HIS grace and spirit. He came into her life in his time but it was the perfect time as I don’t know how she could have handled our Mother’s dead without HIM. I am visiting from Mississippi and was with her today and read what you had written in the newsletter and tears of joy came to my eyes. Her loving heart has always been there and it is an answer to my prayers to see her using it to the glory of GOD. Thank you for all you do to encourage her in her love of our Lord.
    Respectfully
    Rosemary Taylor
    Madison, MS

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