Hey Bethel family!!! I just wanted to say I’m really proud of you guys for the work y’all are doing to reach out into the community. Thank you for being a Church dedicated to missions and outreach. I would like to encourage anyone who isn’t involved in a ministry to find a way to plug in. Ministry isn’t just for Pastors or Missionaries. Each Church member has a role to play in making Jesus known in the world no matter how small your task may be.
If you don’t know what you could do, there are three things you can start doing. (Edit:Thank you Dawn Alger for pointing out that if you want to participate in Ministry, ask your Pastor where you can jump in.) One is personal outreach. Start handing tracks out every day, and try to share the gospel with them if you are able to. The second is to find someone to take through Christian foundations or discipleship. Is there a new believer or member that you know who needs a mentor and friend in their life? If so, start pouring your life into them. Be an active part of their life and vice versa. Then, try to find a way to get them plugged into ministry. The third is to start a Bible study. One of the best ways to grow as a Christian is to teach the Bible. In doing so, God teaches you during your preparation and allows you to start taking on the mind of Christ which is found through His Word.
These three things are simple, but are very important and will change your life. I hope this has been an encouragement for you all. Love you guys.
Prayer requests:
-Discernment as I start discipling someone this Sunday
-That I would be able to balance my school life, work life, social life, and ministry life
-That God would water the seeds planted by the trunk or treats this past week
-Safety while driving home next week
-Unspokens