Monday, June 3, 2013

The Vineyard- June 2, 2013

The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Acts 6:1-15
Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of his word. 
Read the passage.
-          Ministry as problem-solving
o   Why do you think God is concerned to see the church take care of those in need?
o   What problems could you help solve, either as an individual, or as part of the church?
-          Ministry as cooperation
o   How does cooperation lead to effective ministry?
o   What talents or skills do you have that could help the church’s effort to minister to others?
-          The Danger of Ministry
o   Would others see you as someone who stands for their beliefs? 
o   Are you willing to suffer for standing up for Jesus and the gospel?
Pray that we as individuals and as a church will identify the problems in our community, and seek ways of addressing those problems.    
Pray that we will cooperate with God, and with each other, in ministry. 

Pray that we will be bold in our stand for the gospel as we minister to those around us.

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