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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Jumping In

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It never ceases to amaze me. Take a new Christian, get him/her plugged in to a ministry suited to their gifting and maturity, and watch what God does. Ministry involvement is so key to guarding the back door of our churches. At Grace Fellowship our mission is to help people CONNECT: With God - With People - In Ministry. In order for that to happen, it is our desire that every person who attends Grace Fellowship be both a mentor and mentoree (M/m). It's all part of creating real community.
Serving in ministry offers so many benefits:
1.) Serving gives us an opportunity to worship and please God.
2.) Serving gives us the privilege to come alongside people, to reach them and grow together.
3.) Serving exercises our God-given gifts.
4.) Serving creates accountability in each of our lives.
5.) Serving incorporates us into all that God is doing in our world today.
6.) Serving allows us to be a part of something far beyond what we could be on our own.
7.) Serving allows us to be obedient to God and scripture mandates.
1 Peter 4:7-11NIV
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Looking for a opportunity to serve? Want to grow in Christ? Jump In and Serve!


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