Watching church members thrive in ministry makes my heart sing. This is a true gift of pastoral ministry. When folks are engaging spiritual gifts and living like Jesus, it is a privilege to be part.
This week the Spirit has been singing at Scottsville Baptist, and I love it. There is a sense of vibrancy in our community. Just this week church members have:
Prepared homemade soup & casserole for table fellowship with those visiting our clothing closet
Brainstormed new ideas in committee meetings
Practiced anthems for Thanksgiving worship with Presbyterian & Methodist brethren and sistren
Bought healthy foods (50 pounds of oats, 50 pounds of rice, fruit, etc.) for our pantry
Emailed visitors
Prepared Thanksgiving meals for those in need
Donated and processed deer, which was then shared with folks visiting the food pantry
Helped me at the parsonage
Organized a Sunday School mission outing to a nursing home in Charlottesville (in lieu of a party)
Made Chrismons
Prepared meals for new parents in our congregation
Given pastoral care
Designed a welcome sign
A hundred other things of which I'm not aware
The best part is many of these things were led by church members (not the pastor)! I am grateful for willing, excited leaders. These are folks taking initiative and serving the Lord with gusto and gladness.
It's a joy to be part of this.
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| Thanks Alex for the welcome sign! My personality is adequately captured! |
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| Thanksgiving baskets assembled by the Gaines family! |
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