Encourage One Another: Sarah Cox

Continuing in my weekly tradition of I Thessalonians 5:11, I have chosen another family member to encourage and build up this week. My precious sister-in-law, Sarah Cox, is another easy pick as a person to recognize.

From the moment I started dating her brother--my husband, Ryan--Sarah has always been there to share laughs, stories and Biblical discussion. She has been a role model for me in terms of her submission and gentle spirit toward her husband and also by her godly parenting to her lovely children, Ivy and Gabe. I'm glad she got married and had kids first, so I can see the wonderful examples that she sets!

Sarah has a heart for the unsaved, which has resulted in her continuous service in Navigating Motherhood--formerly known as MOPS. She co-leads a small group and pours her heart into outreach and activities in the community. Several times I have received an e-mail to pray for her as she meets with and shares the gospel with people such as an unsaved woman from her MOPS group or a JW who came to her door.

Sarah has a gift in reaching the community. When our young marrieds group had a photo scavenger hunt in the community, it was her idea to grab church business cards and pass them out to people with whom we conversed. Her thoughts are always centered around the question, "How can I introduce Jesus to others?" She clearly identifies with I Thessalonians 2:4:

"On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the
gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts."

Her biggest undertaking, at present, is heading, leading, coordinating and overseeing the Family Flick Night at the Laguna Hills Community Center Park on September 7th at 5:30 (like my plug?). She is busy day and night with flyers, game coordination, food service, volunteer oranization, decorations, and details you wouldn't even consider. She does so with a joyful heart and eyes set on the goal of serving and pleasing her Lord and Savior. I am so proud of the work she does for God and the body of Christ. If you see her, tell her thank you for all her efforts for the kindgdom and sign up to help at the event she has so graciously provided for our good work.