MP's sermon last Sunday had a major point that we are as a church get together to do ministry. It is not, or should not be, the other way round. We do not join a church group and then decide maybe we will do ministry. We would not be together except for our common interest in serving Jesus Christ, our Lord.
As a church sometimes this is hard to see since there are different ministries going on in the church. We cannot participate in all of them.
That concept is more evident in smaller ministry groups for example the evening choir. We share little in common but that we sing and lead worship. That is our goal and reason for being. But in that as a bonus we get to meet new interesting people that we would not otherwise meet.
A church is like that too. There are many different types of people. Hopefully we all get along for the purpose of more effective ministry. In a bigger group that is not always comfortable.
It may be less evident in Life Group where many groups may have as their main purpose social interaction. Social support is great but it is best if it has a purpose. For me that is true, because the social is not always easy for me.
Certain for fellow Life Group leader CL this is very evident. She has formed this Life Group for a specific ministry purpose: to disciple former Muslims, help seeking Muslims to find Christ, and to ministry to Kurdish people in particular. She is very motivated to reach international students.
Two other ministries I am involved with, Kegan's Alpha and Hogg Turbo Tuesday also fit MP's model. A group of disparate people meet to do a specific ministry. We have unity in our service. Our common interest is to help people for the glory of God. And as a joyful bonus I get to meet some wonderful people. It is a great blessing.
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