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Am I Called to Serve? By Spencer Clark, Family & Youth Minister Every human being has been given talents and abilities from God. These gifts differ radically from person to person: Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. (Romans 12:6–8 ESV) He lists: prophecy, serving, teaching, giving, leading, and mercy as spiritual gifts. Perhaps you don’t feel like any of these apply to you. But are you good at something? Is there something you like to do? A hobby? You would be surprised how skills can help the work of the church. We have members who sew for AHG and VBS, people who do handiwork and plumbing, electricians, and woodworkers. We have cooks, supply organizers, the tech savvy, the outsoorsman, and expert cleaners. We have people who love visiting and those that prefer to send cards. There are musicians, artists, and medically trained professionals. Maybe you’re a wiz with numbers or reading. Even these talents can help others. Maybe you enjoy shopping: you can help us with VBS! Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:8–10 ESV) There are so many ways that you can serve people and the church that don’t involve being in front of people. We as Christians all are called to serve. Each of us have gifts and these gifts may be used to help others. Peter however leaves us with a warning: not using our gifts means we aren’t being good managers of God’s grace. If we can do anything to help you find a place to belong with the work at church, ask a leader. We are here to help you serve. Bulletin for the week of May 15, 2016 VOL 21/68 NO 20 Scripture Readings Call to Worship Psalm 113:1-6 Morning 2 Timothy 2:15-19 Afternoon Romans 13:10-14 Weekly Prayer Passage Please read & pray in preparation for next Sunday: Ephesians 4:17-32 Order of Service B Announcements 1. Call to Worship 2. Two Songs 3. Communion 4. Song 5. Giving 6. Scripture Reading & Prayer 7. Sermon 8. Invitation Song 9. Closing Song 10. Closing Prayer Welcome! Let’s Worship! WATTERSON TRAIL CHURCH OF CHRIST ————————————————————————————————————————— SUNDAYS Classes 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYS Classes 7 PM ELDERS Dan Isenberg, Chuck Richardson & Keith Thomas —SHEPHERD ON CALL: Dan— “The Elders want to encourage any of our members to come and speak to one of us if you are having concerns or struggles. It's never too soon to ask for help.” DEACONS Ray Frederick (Education) Jerry Henderson (Security & Electrical) Lee Murphy (Outdoor Maintenance) Eric Ritter (Member Help & Equipment) Denny Tennill (Indoor Maintenance) MINISTER Mickey Burleson FAMILY & YOUTH MINISTER Spencer Clark SECRETARY Brittany Richardson THOSE TO SERVE THIS MONTH Change Marquee Jerry Henderson Cards to Visitors Elaine Smith & Lou Sturgill Prepare Communion Steve Raymond & Louis Massey Greeters (Front) Gina & Ray Walls Greeters (Back) Ruth Collier & Kathy Williams 9607 Watterson Trail Louisville, KY 40299 502.267.7245 wtcoc.com [email protected] — Showing Honor to God, Devotion to Christ, Love to All — Privileged To Serve Today Nursery Hannah Clark Security Willie Henry * AV Operator Eric Ritter * Announcements Ray Frederick Call to Worship Dan Isenberg Song Leader TBD * Reading/Prayer Spencer Clark * Officiate Communion Chuck Richardson * Left Wall Ethan Walker * Left Aisle Lee Mivelaz Table #1 Mike Norris Table #2 Ray Walls Table #3 Lee Murphy Table #4 Steve Raymond Right Wall Stephan Mivelaz Right Aisle Derrick Smith II Sermon Mickey Burleson * Closing Prayer Dennis Clinton * *Also serving in the afternoon
