Serving at Grace

“What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him?” (James 2:14)

Scripture tells us that faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is an active faith. The Faith that Jesus preached is one of giving up an old life for the promises that await those who would willingly and joyfully follow Him and serve others in His name.

Marion Grace Brethren Church seeks to prepare those to whom it ministers for service outside the confines of the church. Our hope is that none would be content with the limited blessing that comes from worshipping on Sunday morning only, but with continuing with personal prayer and service throughout the week. Opportunities abound for assisting in practically any area of Christian outreach within our body of believers.

Consider praying about what gifts the Lord has given you and begin there. Certainly each of us realizes that “with God, all things are possible”, so don’t be content to limit yourself to service in areas that are naturally easy for you. Consider trusting the Lord to move you to areas that will require developing a talent you are not naturally drawn towards. By doing so, you will be required to learn from those with that gift and you will grow up to that new ability through the grace of the Lord and through fellowship with others in this body of His. Pray about this and listen for your challenge. With willing ears, you will hear His voice of direction.

“And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for works of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-12)

Some servant activities to consider are listed below. If these speak to you, if you are planning to participate in any activity listed, or if other activities are brought to mind, please let us know by e-mail.

• Praying for the needs of members
• Host a small study group in your home.
• Visiting the widows and single parents of the church
• Volunteering as a marriage mentor
• Planning an activity for the seniors or youth of the church
• Offering services as a Christian baby sitter or piano teacher
• Offering service to the church to maintenance items or renovate as needed
• Offer Gospel tracts personally to those at your social or work places
• Invite others you come across in the community to visit the church
• Speaking with the youth to confer biblical wisdom about life issues they may confront
• Presenting a talent to the Lord during a worship service
• Starting or leading a small group that ministers to a group need
  (Divorce, alcoholism, stroke, raising children, etc)
• Taking part in evangelistic outreach activities
• Teaching a single topic to a women’s or men’s group
• Helping in the nursery
• Helping at the soup kitchen
• Helping with office work