"A vision without a task is but a dream;
a task without a vision is drudgery;
a vision and a task are the hope of the world."
- seen at a 17th century church in Sussex, England
Why do you do the ministry you do?Have you thought about this?
Why do you count the offering each Sunday for your church? "Cause someone has to do it." Or is it because you realize that you are an important step in your churches ministry and mission as that money is used to impact others with the good news of Jesus Christ?
Why do you stand at the door each Sunday and hand someone a sermon outline? "I need to be doing something." Or is it because you realize that your friendly smile and warm welcome may be the key factor that causes a "seeker" to return again and ultimately hear how God's Word can radically change their lives?
Why do you teach little children every week? "If I don't nobody else will." Or is it because you realize that you are having a major spiritual impact in the life of a child, you are helping to teach children who God is and that they can have a relationship with him?
Why do you change diapers and hold babies each week in the nursery? "Someone has to do it, and I have baby sitting skills." Or is it because you realize the importance you play in ministry as you take care of these little ones, keeping them safe and secure, their parents and other adults can worship God and hear the message without distraction. You realize that as you hold that crying baby that someone may be hearing and responding to God moving in their life.
Why do you minister in your church? Do you serve in your church?
2 comments:
We've recently moved to a new church home. One very cool thing about our new church home is one of the pastor's offers and ongoing class about finding your passions/gifts and how to utilize them to serve God! This class is a way for newbies to get plugged in tot eh life of the church in a real concrete way.
My husband and I are so excited to use our gifts at this very passionate church in a way we pray will glorify Him and reach the community so that through our "ministry" we might be able to be the hands and feet of Jesus and ultimately lead more people to His kingdom! AMEN!
Good stuff!
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