Whatever It Takes

Have I told you lately that I am blessed to be your pastor? The people of our church are an amazing group of people. Our staff, our leadership, our families, and our teachers are a blessing beyond measure. I say that because of the “can do” spirit that is present. Our people are willing to step up and fill in the gap when called upon. I have seen people initiate things even before we have a chance to ask. Thank you for making our church a place where God is unleashed to do amazing things.

I am reminded of a time when Jesus was teaching in the towns and villages, miracles were happening and many were coming and accepting the good news. “³⁵ Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. ³⁶ When he saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ³⁷ Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.³⁸ Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field’ ” (Matthew 9:35-38).

There were people responding to the message of the gospel and seeking true forgiveness. Ministry was taking place in a powerful way. Jesus was bringing people into the kingdom of God not only for His future return, but for a very present reality. God was enlisting more workers to spread the good news of salvation and transformation.

On Sunday, I got up and announced, “The babies are plentiful, but the workers are few.” We have been praying for the Lord to rise up more workers. Did you know that six people responded that morning and said they will help wherever there is a need? So I say it again, “We are a blessed church.” Thank you for having the attitude that says, “Whatever it takes.”

Do you know that those babies are going to grow up someday and have a hunger for the gospel of Jesus Christ because people who love the Lord are pouring that love into these little ones? Every baby represents a parent that is so grateful for the love you share with their children. The fact that we have a booming children’s department is a direct result of people hungering to know more about Jesus. The parents of these children are being fed the Word of God and lives are being transformed.

Not only are our nurseries and children’s departments growing, but our whole church is growing. We are literally using every square inch of the building. So with all of that said I want to say, “Thank you!” Thank you for allowing God to use you at whatever capacity He is using you. From teaching to cleaning; from cutting the grass to cooking meals; from helping with the youth ministry to calling on the sick; from investing in children beyond the church walls to investing in them within the church walls; there is no task too small in a thriving church. Every person is vital in seeing God unleashed in the atmosphere.

Great days are upon us. Let’s continue to move forward with the “can do” spirit for there is more work to do and more souls to see added to the kingdom.

Joy in Jesus!

Pastor Mike
www.findlayfirstnaz.org