When you’ve matured in Christ and see what the Lord is doing at your local church, it’s hard not to want to get involved. Your pastor mentions a few ministries that need a little TLC and you find yourself signed up for any and everything hoping that the Lord will be proud of your service, you’ll make new friends and have the opportunity to grow and learn.
I remember having the opportunity to serve at the bookstore as a volunteer. I could hide behind a counter of snacks and giggle and high-five with the babies that came in to visit. I didn’t have to stand in front of the congregation and be seen and I got to interact with members and first time guests every week. I enjoyed it. On days that someone forgot to open the store, I would make sure to open it. It was the perfect ministry for me. Low-key and easy.
Before long, the bookstore director had gotten married and decided that she didn’t want to head up the store anyone. She recognized that I had been a good volunteer and asked me to be the new director. I didn’t know how to say “no” so I said “yes.” A few days later I had a flurry of e-mails and volunteer phone numbers and new responsibilities. I had also found myself signed up for the Intercessory team, Accounting team, and I had the opportunity to look over my pastors little one’s with a few other young ladies as well.
There were some Sunday’s where I would show up at 8:00AM and I wouldn’t leave church until 3:00PM. I would join service late, since the store was open during the beginning of praise and worship and I would leave early to open the store again before dismissal. Some Sunday’s I had the opportunity to stay for praise and worship but would leave when the message began. I was all over the place. Every single Sunday.
So if I could encourage you in anything at all, it’s to:
- Choose a maximum of 2 OR 3 ministries (depending on which ones you choose. Some don’t require as much as others)
- Make time to study your bible and spend time with God DAILY. I couldn’t always depend on hearing the word or attending praise and worship in its entirety, so I learned that I needed to worship and study the word outside of Sunday’s and Wednesday’s at church.
- Learn to say “no”, sometimes. It’s ultra flattering when people want you to spearhead different things or lead certain groups, but if you don’t think that you’ll be able to serve effectively, then I wouldn’t consider taking on any additional responsibilities.
- HAVE FUN! Join a ministry that you can enjoy being a part of. In turn you’ll serve the Lord cheerfully and those whom you’re serving and serving with will see how much you enjoy doing what you’re doing and it may inspire others to serve in the house of the Lord too!
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