Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and it is one of the best holidays of the year. When we are able to give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. On facebook many people are giving the 26 days of things that they are thankful for.
What am I thankful for in the church? What makes a church become alive?
1. CHANGED LIVES...when dead people are being brought to life in Christ a church cannot remain dead. Changed lives will change the church. I am thankful for people that are coming to life in and through the ministries of our church.
2. HIS PRESENCE...His presence is what I pray for when we gather together. "In His presence is joy." I am thankful for His presence all of the time.
3. THE GOSPEL...the Gospel should be the agenda of the church, and not the newest fad or gimmick to keep people coming. The Gospel of Jesus is enough and should be enough for us today! I am thankful for the power of the Gospel.
4. GIVING...when we trust God to obey Him in our generous giving about the tithe, because we trust in Him. How can we trust God when we cannot obey Him in the material things of life. I am thankful for the many who give to the Lord in our church family!
5. SERVICE, MINISTRY...I am thankful for the many people who use their talents, gifts, to serve the Lord and our church family on a daily basis. If it was not for people faithfully ministering, we would not really be a church!
These are some of the things that I am thankful for today, and we need to see our church come alive!
I will continue these thoughts tomorrow!
Connecting with you,
Pastor Ron
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