“But employ whatever God has entrusted you with, in doing good, all possible good, in every possible kind and degree, to the household of faith, to all…”
John Wesley
Some of my favorite memories in ministry have come while serving others. Whether it was in the hills and hollers of Appalachia, at a reservation in North Dakota, or serving the children of Rogers Park, my life has been changed by service to others. Beyond that, service to youth at camps and vacation Bible schools is what stoked the fire of ministry that I found in my own heart. We are taught that loving our God and loving our neighbors goes hand in hand. They are inseparable.
As we continue to focus on practices that center around our mental health, this week we will be discussing the ways that being in service to the world not only connects us to God, but provides purpose and meaning. Think of your own life. In what ways have simple gestures of kindness and caring allowed you to fully live out who you have been created to be? How has service that someone has provided to you changed your own perspective?
I hope that you are able to join us on Sunday morning at Borelli’s. Bring a friend. Service to others is a ministry that all the world understands.
Peace,
Matthew