We get to serve.
It all began in 2001 after we moved to Virginia. There were lots of opportunities to serve where our church and I could be a part. There are always opportunities. There is always a list.
One of those was through Raceway Ministries at the speedway in Martinsville where NASCAR comes to town every year. And as Paul Harvey would say, “that’s the rest of the story”.
Not sure how many races I have been to, but I can tell you that I have only watched a few laps of some race. In these years I have met thousands of race fans from all over the country and some foreign countries. It has been full of conversations. Full of praying for people. Full of talking about life, sharing snacks and coffee, giving golf cart rides from one place to another and so much more.
But the best part … We get to talk about Jesus. Not only does our team host worship services at the speedway before the big race, but the entire time we are on the property and assisting race fans we get to talk about the greatest person who ever lived and the one who changes lives all the time and for thousands of years.
Would you pray for the team that is serving at Martinsville Speedway this week? Many volunteers from different churches. There are 4 ministry sites. There will be over 20 golf carts helping fans in need. Lots of refreshments will be handed out for free. Lots of coffee and lemonade will be shared. But those conversations are the best.
1 Corinthians 9:22 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.
1 Peter 3:15 NASB
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect;
We get to talk to people about Jesus. We get to show kindness, serve, meet needs, hear stories, share stories, meet people and share about our faith with the people we meet.
That is one reason I go to the NASCAR race. It is not to see the cars or smell the racing fuel or to see the drivers. It is to share the reason for life with the people we are blessed to encounter.
We get to serve !
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