James 1: 19 You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for your anger does not produce God's righteousness. 21 Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.
It is easy to complain about things. It is much more challenging to actually do something about it.
It is one thing to want to do something and another entirely to know what to do and how to do it.
One of the roles of the church is to provide a place and a structure to be in active mission. We provide opportunities to serve.
Here is the challenge for this week. If someone asked you how they could be in service through our church this next week – what would we tell them?
Help me out – leave a comment on the blog or email me back:
10 ways to be in ministry this week
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Gene Davis sent this list along for me to post.
ReplyDeleteVisit a shut-in.
Invited a neighbor to church.
Volunteer a day at one of our schools.
Put a dime or a quarter in the Change for Children jar for every child that is special to you and tell them about it.
Write a note or letter to someone you haven't been in touch with recently.
Send a card or visit someone struggling with depression.
Send a card or visit someone struggling with illness.
Volunteer to do or assist an older person with a chore they need to complete.