Well, the Ministry Fair I was working on during the last blog has come and gone. It proved to be a beneficial experience. 70+ people from the congregation show up to participate as 21 church ministries were highlighted. Each ministry leader gave a 5 minute presentation and provided a ministry display table where people could get more information on the ministries. Numerous door prizes were given away and a wonderful lunch was provided. The ministry tables are still set up, as they will be for the rest of September. Things went so well, it looks like this will become a bi-annual event. In March, we will provide a lower key event, with the huge extravaganza taking place in each September.
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With the Ministry Fair out of the way, it is now time for me to turn my focus to the next event — the “Focused Living” Conference I will be presenting at the church on October 3rd and 4th. I have great expectations for this conference. It helped me fine tune what was God’s direction for my life, and I am sure it will do the same for those who participate this time. It looks like we are going to have about 25 people at this conference, which should allow for more individualized assistance during the “workshop” portions.
I am really looking forward to this conference for a number of reasons. But I suppose it is special to me because this will be my first endeavor stepping into a teaching/training ministry since I ceased being a senior pastor. This excitement of venturing out into new ministry also comes with its own share of doubts and fears, ones that I felt were overcome a long time ago. One thing I am re-learning again is something we can all benefit from. We each must remember that, as individuals, we must never allow such fears to cripple us from being what God has destined us to be — no matter if it is ministry in the church, in the workplace, in our communities, in our families, or in the world abroad. Don’t let the past dictate your future. Do what God has called you to. If you think you can’t do it, — GREAT! — Now God can use you!
