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Discovering Your Ministry · Faith at Work

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  welcome to worship in the grove new friends old friends
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  returning regulars we are
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  glad that you are here now if you're new breathe easy there's
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  no test no secret
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  code or handshake you belong with us already if you're back
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  after a season away
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  SPEAKER_00: welcome if you were hurt
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  SPEAKER_00: Genuinely, I'm sorry for the pain.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your story matters here.
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  SPEAKER_00: And if you're a regular, thank you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your steady faith holds this faith community together.
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  SPEAKER_00: Today is for you too.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's the big idea.
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  SPEAKER_00: You are called, not just pastors and staff, all of us together.
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  SPEAKER_00: Peter names us as a royal priesthood, ordinary people carrying holy love.
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  SPEAKER_00: Everyday places are sacred spaces, not just church sanctuaries.
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  The word minister simply means serve,
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  and anyone can serve,
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  so anyone can minister.
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  SPEAKER_00: Ephesians says leaders equip saints, and who are the saints?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well,
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  SPEAKER_00: they're you,
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  SPEAKER_00: and as a pastor,
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  one of my roles is to provide you with the tools to live into
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  your ministry role.
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  SPEAKER_00: The aim is maturity, growing upwards into Christ's likeness.
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  A church where each part works in unity,
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  where love builds the whole body.
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  SPEAKER_00: Paul pictures one body with many parts, different gifts, one spirit.
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  SPEAKER_00: Diversity in unified purpose is the plan.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now, you may ask, how do I find my gift and ministry?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, look where passion, skill, and need meet.
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  SPEAKER_00: That triangle points the way.
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  SPEAKER_00: Try something small this week.
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  SPEAKER_00: Just see how it fits.
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  SPEAKER_00: Gifts grow with use.
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  SPEAKER_00: I learned this in markets, meadows, and meetings.
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  SPEAKER_00: Italy, farm and hotel taught me ministry happens where life happens.
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  SPEAKER_00: So what gifts might you be looking for?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, some notice the missing and go after them.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some teach plainly and clearly.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some encourage like medicine.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some organize chaos into calm.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some care with meals and presents.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some give quietly and fuel mission.
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  Students,
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  parents,
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  retirees,
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  day and night shifters,
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  your life is a parish.
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  SPEAKER_00: God works through your IRL week.
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  SPEAKER_00: Ephesians warns us about tossing waves,
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  SPEAKER_00: but stable churches stay connected and support one another.
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  SPEAKER_00: We speak truth in love.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now,
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  SPEAKER_00: an important reminder about that,
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  SPEAKER_00: truth without love wounds and love without truth withers.
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  SPEAKER_00: But together we can grow up in Christ.
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  SPEAKER_00: So this week, three simple steps for you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Discover, deploy, and develop.
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  SPEAKER_00: Just name a gift, any gift, and then use it once.
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  SPEAKER_00: Then invite feedback and partner.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you're new here, I encourage you just to start with kindness.
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  SPEAKER_00: Say hello to one new person.
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  SPEAKER_00: That counts as ministry.
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  SPEAKER_00: Are you coming back?
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  SPEAKER_00: Give us four weeks.
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  SPEAKER_00: Try four weeks.
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  SPEAKER_00: Join one activity briefly.
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  SPEAKER_00: We have lots of those starting next week.
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  SPEAKER_00: We'll help you find a fit for you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Regulars, this is important.
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  SPEAKER_00: Make room.
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  SPEAKER_00: Mentor a new voice.
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  SPEAKER_00: Share the work and the joy.
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  SPEAKER_00: And if you're hurting, we'll listen.
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  SPEAKER_00: Healing does take time and trust.
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  SPEAKER_00: I promise you will not walk alone.
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  I encourage you to just pick your net that won't break because
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  there is room for
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  SPEAKER_00: every gift in the church.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let's hold the net together as the body of Jesus Christ.
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  This week,
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  pray,
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  Spirit,
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  show me my next yes,
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  and then act within 48 hours.
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  SPEAKER_00: Small obedience opens doors.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you're interested in talking,
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  find me after worship wandering around or at the popcorn
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  machine where I'll be
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  SPEAKER_00: making popcorn.
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  SPEAKER_00: Tell us your interest, your vision, your dream.
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  SPEAKER_00: There is space for you here and need for you out there.
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  SPEAKER_00: So here's the benediction for today.
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  SPEAKER_00: Go as God's beloved.
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  SPEAKER_00: chosen, forgiven, and sent.
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  May Christ's gentleness steady you and the Spirit's gifts flow
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  through you.
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  SPEAKER_00: May God bless your homes, your work, and our neighbors.
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  SPEAKER_00: Amen.