A Crucial Part of a Crucial Ministry

A friend recently shared pictures with me of their family's awesome rowing adventure. When I looked closely, I saw something about their trip that would have really frustrated me. I noticed that they did not get to participate in the rowing, rather their paid guide did all the work! I am sure there is an explanation, but if I went on a white water rafting trip, and was not allowed to get an oar in the water, I would ask for a refund! Some of you can relate – we like being engaged, having a purpose, and participating in the goal. The same concept applies to the Church. As the apostle Peter put it: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms… If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 4:10-11 NIV) 

Each week it takes over 75 volunteers and servant leaders for us to pull off our Hope Church ministries. We believe what we do at Hope is crucial, and I want to invite you to be a crucial part of what we do. 

If you are doing it already, thank you! If you have some margin to do more, let's go! If you are not doing anything to serve yet, please check out this list of more than 20 Hope Church ministries: HOPE CHURCH MINISTRIES. There are some wonderful opportunities here for you to use your gifts and to help glorify God while we serve one another.

I also want to share a link with you. If you are interested in being baptized this weekend, it is not too late. Please fill out the baptism form here.

Expectantly,

Shawn

P.S. Please join me in praying for the Slayton family as they are mourning the passing of Erin’s mother, Mary Jane Kelley (obituary). Please pray for the Keefer family as well, in the passing of Judy’s father, Donald Hazen (obituary).