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Pastor Paul Lundberg
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Carpe Diem (Galatians 6:10)
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Stacy’s Dad (p. 28) – “fly the plane differently”
Every Christian needs a ___ministry
in the church____ and a ____mission
in the world___ in order to glorify God.
Gal
6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all
people, especially to those who belong to the family of
believers. NIV
Carpe Diem:
“When you get the chance – jump on it”
MISSING THE MARK
When, Who, and
Why - - 2nd and 3rd person - - no personal
action.
MY QUESTIONS
“When”
questions lead to procrastination
1)
WHEN will we get the information we need to make a decision?
2) WHEN
are we going hear something NEW?
“Never put off ‘til
tomorrow what can be put off to next week”
“Who” questions
lead to blaming and scapegoating
WHO made the mistake?
WHO can I blame today?
“Why”
questions lead to complaining and victim thinking
WHY isn’t our church growing?
WHY don’t they (the Board, the
pastor) communicate better?
WHY aren’t there any programs for my
kids and grandkids?
WHAT ARE
YOUR QUESTIONS?
HITTING THE TARGET
WHAT or
HOW; contain
“I”; RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTION
MY
DECISION (ASK
YOUR OWN QUESTION)
1)
WHAT can I do today/this week …?
2)
HOW can I help right now to…?
3)
WHAT part could I play this month…?
4)
WHAT can I do to be better informed?
5)
HOW can I take ownership of the situation?
6)
WHAT can I do to build someone else’s faith?
7)
Replace “when are we going to hear something new” with “what
am I going to do today to APPLY what I’m learning right now?”
AM I PART
OF THE PROBLEM OR PART OF THE SOLUTION?
IS WHAT
I’M DOING FIXING BLAME OR FIXING THE PROBLEM?
1 Peter 4:10, 11 - Everyone should use whatever
gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering
God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should
do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves,
he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all
things God may be praised through Jesus Christ
GREAT QUESTIONS WE ALL
NEED TO ASK:
1) What can I do
today to be a more effective church member?
2) How can I
better understand each person in the church?
3) What can I do
to show I care?
4) What can I do
to develop my own spiritual life?
5) How can I
learn more about what my church needs?
6) What can I do
to make my church more attractive to visitors?
7) How can I get
to know ____________ better?
8) How can I be a better friend for _____________?
QUESTIONS NOT TO ASK: (Letter vs. spirit of the law)
1) How can I
change _________ today?
2) How can I
avoid responsibility for this matter?
3) What action
can I take right now to do the wrong thing?
SERVICE LIST INSERT:
Every Christian needs a ministry…
Team Ministries
on the Left
(Contacted by a Team
Leader)
Already Serving: enter it!
One or two at the most!
Individual
Ministries on the Right
(I contact you)
Feeding of the 5,000
“You feed them”
“Back to you, Jesus”
“What DO you have?”
Great day for one little boy
GIVE WHAT WE HAVE (so much more than that little boy) AND LET
GOD DO SOMETHING AMAZING WITH IT
“What do I have that I can give?”
“How can I give God my ‘lunch’?”
BODY BUILDERS: It’s just for posing! Maybe pop the lid on the jam
jar!
I don’t have enough fun with what God has given me. Imagine
the fun that little boy had telling his Mom about his day
Larry Martin,
International Justice Mission
Green: Mission and Vision
Blue: Illustrations and quotes
Red: Scripture
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