Pastors Notes 9-13-2009

Today, it is a generally accepted statement that everyone has a ministry in the church and a mission in the world. O.K.! If this is the case then what does ministry looks like? I am refering to the kind of ministry that one can lead or be involved with.

I would begin by asking the following question. Is there a task or an activity that needs my attention? What about those jobs around the church that no one wants to do? I am talking about stuff like 1.) changing light bulbs; 2.) taking of the pulpit drinkingglasses; or 3.) spending time with the guests after service.

You may tell yourself that it is the brothers' job to change the light bulbs and there is no ministry opportunity in that activity for me. This may be true; however, one could start a help ministry which may involve informing the men when light bulbs need to be changed. This ministry could function in such a manner that it provides service to others in the areas of their need. Another example is baby sitting for a couple of hours so that a single mother can have some free time to spend by herself and the Lord. There are so many examples that can be shared.

Ministry is not complicated. It can simple be providing a service or doing simple tasks that help someone in their time of need. Is there something you would like to do for someone? Go to it!

Blessings..

Please invite or bring someone to First Pentecostal with you.

Pastor's Notes 9-6-2009

It is written, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” Eccl 9:10

We have said that ministry is about developing others by working in the areas of our gifts. Okay, I asked the LORD the following question, “What do you have me to do?” This sounds fair enough until I receive this answer: My instruction for you and everyone is written in my Word to you. I did this because everyone would eventually get to the place to ask Me this question. So, I put the answer into the Bible.

The instruction in the Bible is simply to love God and love people. So, ministry begins with doing anything - regardless of how simple or how great - that results in loving God and loving people.

Could it be this simple? If yes, then I ask you this question, what are you doing that results in loving God and loving people?

Let us share some examples in the coming weeks.

Blessings...