Serve

There are those around us that the world ignores and forgets; they are the same people that Christ calls us to serve. When we do, the Bible tells us that we are serving Christ directly. "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me." (Matthew 25:35-36 ESV)

The gift of compassion moves people to action on behalf of those in need. Compassion is not a simple caring about others, but such a radical caring that we have no choice but to make sacrifices for others. 

God's justice is about establishing and maintaining community. God's greatest concern is for the protection of the community as a whole through insuring the basic rights of the poor, the weak and powerless. 

As United Methodists, we cannot remain silent when we witness our neighbors impacted by broken social, economic and political systems that result in poverty, conflict, and oppression. 

We learn in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that "if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived!" This change is ongoing as we journey in our faith, becoming a more loving person.

From the Bible and our own experience, we know that people will notice changes in us and want to know why. What will you tell them? 

God moments can life-changing or small glimpses. Your sharing helps encourage others to see Jesus Christ in their lives and build the Body of Christ, the Church.

Do you like to write, edit, take pictures, draw, or make videos? We are constantly creating content to communicate the Good News, and we need co-laborers willing to share the work.

Become a Lay Servant! Our District and Conference have many training opportunities to grow in your discipleship.

When we intentionally witness to Jesus Christ in the world and follow his teachings through acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion, we grow in love, faith, and hope. Moreover, we will make space for others to grow too.

Worship is the work of the people! We want everyone to participate and give as they feel led by the Holy Spirit according to their gifts, graces, and abilities. 

Holy Spirit pours spiritual gifts on us to share the Good News and expand God's Kingdom. As the needs of the Church, our community, and the world change, so will our gifts.

Can you increase your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness to support the life and ministries of our church? And encourage others to also do so?