Summer...in ministry, it's a time when some churches "coast" because of summer attendance numbers usually going down. But I have this urgency today that this summer is an important time for the kid's department at WFA. It's not a time to coast, it's a time to dig our feet in and work hard at reaching our community. It's a time to rethink a few things, rework, recruit, rewire the circuits, renew commitments, and rely on God to show us how. It's time to ask some tough questions about our effectiveness and then listen to what God is speaking to us. I don't want this ministry to be my plan, but God's plan. I am ultimately accountable to Him for the "job" He has called me to do and I don't want to stand before Him with excuses, ifs or buts.
I'm praying for the Lord to inspire me with the most creative ideas He has ever given me. I'm praying for favor in our community. I'm praying for people who act upon the prompting of the Holy Spirit to minister to kids. I'm praying for miraculous resources provided to do all the things He speaks to me. I'm praying for divine appointments. I'm praying for health to get it all done. And I believe that it will be such a God thing that only He will get honor and praise; not WFA, not any person or program! I use a Mark Batterson expression a lot, "I'm gonna work like it depends on me but pray like it depends on God."
I'll let someone else "coast"...as for me...let's get 'er done!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Coasting...NO Way!
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Lori, I'd like to contact you about children's minitry resources. Please email me at smoreira@demossgroup.com. Thank you!
I have to say—summer has never been a time for me to coast, unfortunately! But that's probably because I'm in charge of the vacation Bible school. For me, summer is one of my busiest times as a children's minister. You've given me just the inspiration I need to tackle this next session of VBS. Good luck to you and thanks for the motivation!
you are "coasting" on your blog posts! :)
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