MINISTRY FAIR

When you and I became a Christian, we were not baptized into a club or fraternity. We were baptized into the one Body. The implication is that each member of the Body belongs to all the others. Because this is true, the Christian life is not a life of isolation but rather it is a life of participation.

The Body that we are a member of is a living organism and every part of the Body is needed. This is the very nature of the Church according to 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. We are the Body of Christ every day, 24/7 -- not simply on Sunday for a few hours. Since everything we have and everything we are belongs to God, it also belongs to His Body (each other).

Each member of the Body has been given various gifts from God. His desire is that we use our gifts and talents to serve Him and build up the Body. If you're unclear what gifts you've been given by God, you may ask, "How do I find out what my gifts are?"

I would simply answer, "Start serving and using your talents for Him. You'll soon discover where God has gifted you as you begin to meet the needs of people."

Don't forget He taught us that if we use our gifts and talents for Him, we'll be given even more opportunities to serve. But if we don't use it, we'll lose it!

This Sunday is Ministry Fair Sunday at West-Ark. My prayer is that you will be blessed as you consider where He would like you to serve in the Body at West-Ark.

• The Deacons and Ministry Leaders will have displays featuring the many ministries we have at West-Ark.

• Members are encouraged to look at the ministry display tables anytime throughout the whole day.

• Each member (men and women, from teens to retired) are asked to fill out a Member Involvement Form. Parents, please fill out a form for each child giving us their full name and date of birth. This is where we get the birthday list for the newsletter!

See you in Bible Class!

Ted Edwards

West-Ark Church of Christ, Fort Smith, AR
Bulletin Article, 29 July 2001

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