Dedicated to all Who Serve in Ministry

Today I choose to dedicate this blog to all who serve in ministry. Now friends and family please know that serving in ministry is much different than those who do a job related to ministry.

Since blogging I have gained many wonderful ideas from others. Today allow me to share an idea. Each year CUPC honors their Pastor and family for Pastor's Appreciation Month. Kent and I always want to humbly serve Conroe. We have taught our children to be grateful to God for this place of service. In fact now they are older and choose to serve in many capacities of the church. We realize that it is not only our family that serves Conroe and our fine church. In fact if it was we would be limited. CUPC is comprised of many servants in ministry.

Last year we began a new tradition. Just on the heels of Pastor's Appreciation we award a Servant of the Year voted on by the congregation. The only stipulation is that Kent nor I can be nominated. Nomination forms are distributed a few weeks in advance. People state their nominee and then list reasons they feel the person is worthy of Servant of the Year. Tonight we will make the presentation. I must be ever so careful in this post to not reveal ANY details.

I would like to state that it is most evident to our congregation since last years presentation that people really do see the little things. This year I have observed as many people served rather than fulfilled duties. Please do check back so I can be more specific after tonight's service.

If you are a Pastor or wife reading my blog, I pray that God will give you strength today. I pray regardless the circumstances surrounding you that your joy to serve will shine thru today. Your joy will encourage others whom work beside you. To all other Minister's and wives your role is so important. There truly isn't one Ministry position higher than another. You are needed so serve today! To all saints who frequent my thoughts, please serve your church today. Your age nor talents levels really matter. What does matter is whatever you find to do, do it with all your might. Remember anyone can sing a song, teach a class, etc but not everyone does it with a spirit of service to God.

Let me share a simple question that I ask myself, "What kind of church will my church be if everyone serves just like me today?" Now replace the word 'serves' to what kind...if everyone worships....prays....listens...responds to the Word...welcomes the guests.....

I am planning on my church being awesome today...ok...I must run I am priviledged to be in charge of our van routes. I love every Sunday crawling in the middle of the van with children and visiting adults. What a joy to serve!!!!