MAKING A DIFFERENCE
God has entrusted us with gifts, talents, and time. As believers, we have the great opportunity to worship and glorify God through the spiritual discipline of service.
WHY WE SERVE
We serve because Christ served, and we want to become more like Him. “…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. - Matthew 20:28
We are grateful, serving out of the overflow of all He has done for us. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” - Colossians 3:23-24
We are called and equipped to serve. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” - 1 Peter 4:10
We serve to share the Good News and bring God glory, so that those who do not know Him will see Him through us. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” - Matthew 5:16
One of the most meaningful ways a family can grow closer to God and one another is by doing simple acts of service together. Serving together can not only strengthen your marriage and your family but can also deepen your faith. There is something unique and special that happens when those shared experiences make a difference in the lives of others. By serving together you not only bless the lives of others but your own home as well.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- The joy of making a difference together
- An opportunity to emphasize virtues like generosity and humility
- An increased sense of gratitude through exposure to those less fortunate
- A special bond and memories made together
- Seeing each other being used by God
- Opportunities to model serving to your children/grandchildren
- Discovering how God has uniquely wired those in your family to serve
RESOURCES