It was
13 years ago that I first had the opportunity to serve with the Raceway
Ministries team in Martinsville, and it is has been an incredible time. Since then I have had the honor of serving on
the national Raceway Ministries board and helping our group grow in various
ways. It really is an honor to share
Jesus with race fans at the speedway.
This
stuff happens at racetracks all around the world. I mean there are men and women around the
world volunteering their time to serve in the racing community. They offer worship services, counseling, sharing
refreshments and much more. I have met
so many people that are committed to making a difference in a place where few
others will step.
In
Martinsville our team offers several different things, and it is a blessing to
be able to work along side the employees of Martinsville Speedway. Sunday morning before the race this weekend
there will be worship services in two locations. We will have a team of cart drivers helping
fans with special needs all weekend. One
of my favorite pieces of our work are the conversation we get to have with
people from all over the world. Talking
about Jesus never gets old, and you might be surprised to know that many people
are open to talk about him.
Why go
to the speedway? There are plenty of
reasons not to go. The race is on Sunday
and keeps our volunteers from attending their church. Often it is cold or raining and not very nice
outside. There are plenty of reasons to
go to the track.
1 Corinthians
9:22 NASB
To the weak I
became weak, that I might win
the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some.
Romans 5:5 NLT
And this hope will not lead to disappointment.
For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Isaiah 35:3 NLT
With this
news, strengthen those who have
tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.
Telling
people that God loves them is something that we can do in many different ways. Serving people opens the door to help others
see and hear God. Our lives offer hope
to those in need.
Join
us at the speedway. Come serve with us
if you would like. But please pray that
many will hear about God’s love for them, and they will allow God to change
their lives.
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