"The church is not to be like a bus, where passengers sit quietly and let someone else do the driving, but like an anthill, where everybody is at work. Not everyone who thus ministers will be a church officer, nor will the service they render always be appreciated. But just as every bit of that fabulous complex, the human body, has a job to do, so it is with each one of us who believe." J I Packer.
Last Sunday our church celebrated its 11th anniversary, and our Corps Officer (pastor) reminded us of the need to use the gifts God has given us to build the church. Hence we had a Ministry Fair and booths were provided for our members to visit and indicate where and in what capacity they could serve.
Paul exhorts us to seek the best gifts. We tend to think of these as 'sign gifts' which tend draw attention. They put us in the limelight. Be humble, take care for we can take the glory for ourselves. The best gifts are those which expresses love and do the most good to others and bring glory to God.
Every Sunday there are those who work hard in the kitchen preparing refreshments or food for the lunch fellowship. Then after folk have gone home, think of those who use their gifts to wash the dishes and clean the place up. God bless those who use their gifts to see to the pots and pans!
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