When you see the word “ministry” do you automatically check the irrelevant box and move on to something you consider more applicable? But wait, the life of every Christian “ministers” in some way to other people—no one is neutral in this. Either we encourage, or discourage other Christians by what we say and do. For us women one of the clearest opportunities we have to minister involves our immediate family and friends. Are we caring and concerned for the spiritual welfare of those we love? What an example we find in 1 Thessalonians 2 where Paul talks of his care for the Christians of Thessalonica. “But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children…as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” (verses 7, 11-12)
This Thursday morning at 9:30 we will be encouraging one another to “minister” in a God honoring way to those we love.
Mark your calendar for a women and girls event on March 12 as we celebrate the return of spring.