We talked at a meeting today about the strengths of Grace Church and the need to apply those strengths in a mission that serves the community. Healthy churches (big and small) actively find needs in the community and reach out in service.
Jesus is our model for service. Teaching and healing marked his time in Galilee. In Jerusalem he washed the feet of his disciples as a lesson in humble service.
Our choir has led by example by going on after-practice serenades to the home bound. Their service has grown out of the strength of their voices and a love of singing.
Early this year we grieved together at the loss of several long time members of our church family. Out of this apparent weakness grew a grief support group where strength is found in sharing.
We need to constantly seek to match strengths to needs. Just as with our bodies, exercising our church strengths helps us to grow and be stronger still.
