It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.    Ephesians 4:11-13

It is amazing how God works things out so that His work can be accomplished by His followers.  Just recently Paul spent 12 days in the Dominican Republic helping two pastors on the island.  He was part of a team from our church that served in the DR.  When we left Michigan for the mission trip we had no idea what we would be doing.  However, God did and He saw to it that the right people were assembled for the task that was ahead of us.  When we got to the Dominican, everyone was able to use their talent whether it was painting, plumbing cement work or digging for a septic system.  Each person handled the task they were given with great fervor, and the service to those pastors was completed.  This was because everyone was willing to use the talent that God had given them which made it a real team effort.

      Work & Witness team ready to leave for the Dominican Republic 2/13/13


Gail is working with a group of ladies preparing for a Ladies Lenten Breakfast at our church.  Again it is not surprising that God has assembled ladies with differing talents to be able to work together to plan, organize and carry out the breakfast.  What one lady is not able to do, it is the strength of another lady on the committee. 

The above two examples are the body of Christ at work.  He uses people with few or many talents to build His kingdom.  The important thing is that we must be obedient and willing to us whatever talent or talents He has given us.  Think of the blessing you will be to others and the tremendous blessings that will come back to you.

Blessings and Encouragement,

Paul, Gail, Patsy and Penny