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we get to serve

 


We get to serve.


1 Corinthians 12:5  NLT 

There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord.

 

This is one of those times where we learn to do what God has called us to do.  As I shared yesterday, it will be a busy week and weekend for many in our church as we are part of ministry at Emmaus, the speedway and on a mission trip.


It all began 24 years ago with Raceway Ministries Martinsville.  One great outreach in our community happens two times per year or more.  We have met and served thousands of race fans from all over the world. Conversations, praying for people, snacks and coffee, golf cart rides and more.  But the best part is we get to talk about Jesus.  It is happening again this weekend!


Another thing happened even longer ago.  It was 30 years ago when I first went on a mission trip to Honduras, and most recently in Cuba.  But mission trips happen in so many places from close to home to far off.  We get to meet needs, do projects, help in various ways.  This weekend is a trip called the Serve Tour and in Virginia Beach.  But the best part is we get to talk about Jesus.  It is happening again this weekend! 


On to the Emmaus Walk that many in our church have been part of.  After you have been on a walk you have the ability to serve.  I am excited, as a pastor, that so many of our church family have had powerful, spiritual experiences at this event.  It is happening again this weekend!


Please pray for those serving, sharing and seeking God.  We do this do we can share Jesus with as many people as possible.  

 

1 Corinthians 9:22-23  NASB

To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some.  I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.

 

We get to serve!

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