In this sermon, Karl Ihfe highlights Broadway church's long-standing partnership with the Children's Home of Lubbock, whose mission is "manifesting Christ through excellence in childcare." He shares sobering statistics about Lubbock County being the fourth highest for child abuse in Texas, with 783 confirmed victims last year, emphasizing that these aren't just numbers but children created in God's image who need healing and hope.
Karl connects this ministry to Jesus's teaching in Mark 10, where He was "indignant" when disciples tried to prevent children from approaching Him. Jesus taught that the kingdom belongs to children and that welcoming a child in His name is welcoming Jesus Himself. Karl reminds the congregation that caring for vulnerable children isn't a side project but reflects the heart of God, who describes Himself in Psalm 68:5 as "a father to the fatherless." The sermon concludes with a call to radical generosity toward their $40,000 goal to support safety initiatives at the Children's Home.
