There are so many different opportunities to serve. There are so many things to do. There are so many people to meet with.
WHERE DO WE START!!
Ministry in todays world looks way different than it did 10 years ago. It is busier for sure. The ability to communicate almost anywhere on the planet, at anytime is one of the biggest changes. Todays Culture expects to have information, at their finger tips (or even voice command) and within seconds. I'm telling you if Google takes 5 seconds to load a page, I'm emotionally distraught.
Where does this put you and me?
Drinking from a fire hydrant.
The National Incident Management System, says you can only handle between 3-7 areas at one given time. In an article called "8 Things really efficient people do" says very few can focus on 1 or 2 tasks, that require focus and depth.
In a recent conversation with one of our Student Ministry Workers, I made the comment we need to figure out what we want to do and do it well. And even if we decide that we want to do 4 things, but cant do them well, we either do away or delegate.
Ephesians 5:15-17 (HCSB)
Consistency in the Christian Life
15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
So we must continually be evaluating or reevaluating our efforts and ministries. But that also means doing the same for us as individuals, FIRST.
How are you doing? Are you feeling over whelmed? What are or has God changed your spiritual gifts, you're operating in today. You can take a spiritual gifts quiz here- bring me the results and lets talk.
Take a few moments and pray and revaluate your relationship with God and the Church. Be effective not overwhelmed, God has our back- connect with Him today.
Love Pastor David & Krista and the Boys.
Christmas is just around the corner and then the new year will be here. For many people its a time of Family, Friends, and Reflection. The focus on these tree things is a magnifier for your life. You either immediately thought of positive things or negative things. That big family Thanksgiving or that empty place at the table and in your heart.
One thing that should be a positive and big portion of those memories is your Church Family. This is an excerpt from a website called "Got Questions" -
So what does the Bible say about family? The physical family is the most important building block to human society, and as such, it should be nurtured and protected. But more important than that is the new creation that God is making in Christ, which is comprised of a spiritual family, the Church, made up of all people who call upon the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. This is a family drawn "from every nation, tribe, people and language" (Revelation 7:9), and the defining characteristic of this spiritual family is love for one another: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:34-35).
Read more: http://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-family.html#ixzz3L8C627tp
It has become brutally clear in our Youth Group that we as a Church need to reestablish the picture of Family.
The "Tailgate Party" we had a while ago was a great picture of the just that. A Church Family coming together to support and love on each other.
Another opportunity for that will be December 21st- An evening of Christmas music, Fun and Food. But most importantly an opportunity to just hang out with each other.
So watch for more details and come to Mehan Church on Sunday Evening December 21st.
Love from the Family- David, Krista, Kash, and Kody
