Redeemed

Isaiah 43:1-3

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."

This ornament is dedicated to those affected by the historic storms of April 27, 2011. So many lost their lives, yet it was a miracle more were spared. God showed His love with His protective hand, and He continues to do so through the hands of those who persist in aiding displaced families throughout our state and region. The swirling ribbon represents the whirlwinds of that day and of everyday life. “Fear not!” is His message to us even as the angels proclaimed the Savior’s birth! Whatever we face, He consistently promises that He will be with us. Our Redeemer and Lord…He calls us by name - we are His.