The first Sunday in February we have what we call "I love my church!" It's that thing most churches dread, and that's asking for help. In our particular congregation it's an anticipated event. Bethel - House of God, located in southern New Jersey is the place Pastors would die for (so to speak). The people practically can't wait to serve their Lord in the various ministries offered.
The speaker, Pastor Kurt Kinney, gives a reason he loves the church (this local body). One thing he mentions with all gratitude is the fact that he doesn't have to beg (smiling). Not that there are no needs to be reconciled, but when brought to attention, the need is filled and plentiful. Don't get me wrong, by no means is this body of believers perfect, but we do know the Perfect One.
From nursery, to greeters and ushers, from keeping the camera for the web-cam to helping in the food drive, people are eager to help. It wasn't always like this, and still some are not at that point yet, but it started with LOVE.
Disinterested benevolence! Which is the giving of oneself without recompense, nothing expected in return; just as Christ Jesus, knowing we were bankrupt of everything that was pleasing to God, came despite of our (great) short coming and gave of Himself fully and totally to bring bring us back to Himself.
Servant leadership is a main key (stay) to bringing such a transformation in the body of Christ, or even the business realm. Bethel - House of God is a firm believer in servant leadership. When a leader serves, he is showing the way Jesus taught, by washing the disciples feet. Jesus said he came to serve and not be served.
These are just some things I want to share with my extended family here So you ask me, "Do I love my church?" A million times...YES!
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