“Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in
the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God
the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17)
the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God
the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17)
How can you tell if something you’re doing is just a “job”, or if it is an actual “ministry”? Ask yourself these questions to see…
“If you are doing it because no one else will, it’s a job.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it’s a ministry.
If you are doing it just well enough to get by, it’s a job.
If you are doing it to the best of your ability, it’s a ministry.
If you will do it only so long as it doesn’t interfere with other activities,
it’s a job.
If you are committed to staying with it, even when it means letting go of other things, it’s a ministry.
If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a job.
If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a job.
If you stay with it even when no one seems to notice, it’s a ministry.
If you do it because someone else said it needs to be done, it’s a job.
If you do it because someone else said it needs to be done, it’s a job.
If you do it because you are convinced it needs to be done, it’s a ministry.
It is hard to be excited about a job.
It is hard to be excited about a job.
It is almost impossible NOT to get excited about a ministry.
People may say “Well done” when you do your job.
People may say “Well done” when you do your job.
The Lord will say “Well done” when you complete your ministry.
An average church is filled with people doing jobs.
A great church is filled with people involved in ministry.”
[-From the newsletter of Mt. View UMC in Kingsport, Tennessee]
I’m glad to be part of a “great church” filled with people willing to do true ministry! As you’re hopefully already aware, during the month of September all East Cobb members and friends have the opportunity to prayerfully consider being part of one of our leadership teams for next year. Instructions on how to nominate yourself or someone else can be found in our “Join In The Ministry of God’s Church” brochure that you can find in the Narthex or download here. In the meantime, remember that whatever it is that we do or are called to, let’s do it as ministry with the world through God’s church. Remember that God loves you and I do, too!
An average church is filled with people doing jobs.
A great church is filled with people involved in ministry.”
[-From the newsletter of Mt. View UMC in Kingsport, Tennessee]
I’m glad to be part of a “great church” filled with people willing to do true ministry! As you’re hopefully already aware, during the month of September all East Cobb members and friends have the opportunity to prayerfully consider being part of one of our leadership teams for next year. Instructions on how to nominate yourself or someone else can be found in our “Join In The Ministry of God’s Church” brochure that you can find in the Narthex or download here. In the meantime, remember that whatever it is that we do or are called to, let’s do it as ministry with the world through God’s church. Remember that God loves you and I do, too!
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