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Praises were HIGH, HIGH, and I did I say HIGH…ok just making sure that you were paying attention! The Praise Ensemble ushered us into the presence of the Holy Spirit rendering the selections Mighty to Save, Glorious, and To Him Who Sits on the Throne. Then we were blessed by Sis. Delores James’s Stewardship Testimony! That testimony she gave was on Fiya for the Lord…people could barely contain themselves! Everyone was excited and exhilirated by her testimony. After that, Pastor Holston’s Sermon was “Stewardship of the Tongue” and that message fell on fertile soil if you know what I mean! The Holy Ghost showed up and showed out!
“Hope In Disaster”
“God is our refuge and strength a very present help in the time of trouble.” Psalm 46:1
In the last week, most of us have witnessed the devastation that has occurred in Haiti. A 7.0 earthquake with aftershocks of nearly the same proportion have destroyed Haiti’s Capital, Port-au-Prince. It has been estimated that at least 100,000 dead, a half million wounded, and over a million homeless. Thousands of children are roaming the street, newly orphan. The critical needs of food, water, shelter, and medical attention are not reaching the masses of people because of blocked roads and impassible streets.
Yet in this in this sad, difficult, and heart-wrenching calamity, God still provides hope. A hope that sustains us. A hope that strengthens us. A hope that does not fail. A hope that let’s us know that God is still in charge.
A hope found in a small boy found underneath the rubble seven days after the earthquake. A hope found in a woman deep under the rubble of several homes knowing that she would be discovered when most of us would have given up. A hope found in a woman eight days after the earthquake who kept singing praises to God through her entire ordeal and was found because the workers heard her singing. A hope found in a millionaire basketball player’s tears as he wept for his country.
A hope that as the world turns it’s attention to Haiti that some of the long standing issues of injustice that have plagued Haiti and have kept Haiti as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere will now finally be addressed. A hope that is renewed out of rubble that a new Haiti will emerge. Let us pray and work for a Haiti stronger, more prosperous, more democratic, and more fully committed to realizing the full potential of each of its citizens.
The purpose of a stewardship campaign is to strengthen every believer in the local church. A Christian’s business in God’s business. God has instructed us on how to use our time, talent, and treasures for the glory of God. Therefore, a stewardship campaign should educate church members about how to manage God’s resources.
TIME
TALENT
TREASURE
Christian Stewardship is the recognition that everything belongs to God and we are called to protect, manage, and care for His property. Christian discipleship is developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ in which he transforms your character into Christ-likeness; changes in your values into Kingdom values; and involves you in His mission in the home, the church, and the world. Christian Stewardship and Discipleship are two sides of the same coin. To be a Steward is to be a Disciple and to be a Disciple is to be a Steward.
In book 4: The Disciples Mission you will be taken to the next stage in your discipleship journey by teaching you what it means to “’go and make disciples of all nations’”(Matthew 28:19). As you examine an illustration of lifelong spiritual growth, you will make plans for your continued spiritual growth, witness for lost persons, and begin discipling other believers. You will discover your spiritual gifts and will determine a ministry to which God is leading you. This study will help you with many skills you need to make disciples and to minister to others. In addition, you will continue to practice the six disciplines you learned in Masterlife 1: The Disciples Cross:
Spend time with the Master
Live in the Word
Pray in faith
Fellowship with other believers
Witness to the world
Minister to others