Thursday, August 24, 2017

Ministry Team of the Month: Encouragement Team

The Encouragement Team is one of the new ministry teams we are starting. The team offers encouragement both to the church family and those in the community in times of need, uncertainty, and celebration. Even though the team is new, you may be very familiar with the different programs that make up the team.

The first part of the team gives flower and plant arrangements to family members who have lost a loved one. Leigh Ann Brenne coordinates this aspect of the team.  The second part of team sends cards to church members for birthdays, anniversaries, and other life moments. Kathy Hodgman coordinates our card ministry.

The last part of the team is our prayer ministry. Janet Springett serves as our prayer chain coordinator. Members of our prayer chain are called when a time sensitive request arises in the church family or community. Louise Springett coordinates our prayer team. The team meets weekly to cover a wide variety of people, situations, and ministries in prayer.

If you have a passion for encouraging others and would like to get involved in any of these ministry area, get in touch with one of them and they will help you get involved.

Servant Spotlight: Louise Springett


Our Servant Spotlight this month is on Louise Springett. Serving is not a new idea to Louise. She has been faithfully serving in our church family for many years and in several different ways. Thank you, Louise, for modeling for us what it means to be a servant of God in all seasons of life.

How do you serve in the church family and the community?
I prepare desserts for Tuesday Service twice a month which involves as many as 60+ friends each week! I serve and clean up during Tuesday service each week. I teach, lead, and encourage prayer warriors every Sunday evening. And I teach during VBS.

Why do you serve?
Serving in Christ’s name is what His followers are called to do. Not only is my serving benefiting those who receive, but most of all it is my way of giving honor to my Lord and King in a tangible, hands-on way. It is a way for me to say, “Thank you, God, for all you have done for me.”

What is your favorite part about serving?
The unspeakable joy and satisfaction it brings into my life. It gives me a purpose for my day. It is a tangible way for me to see maybe just may be I helped make someone else life better today.

What have you learned from serving other?
The joy never stops. The more you do, the more you choose to do, because it makes living worth while.

What would you say to someone who is considering serving in a new way?
Be open. Be creative. Find what area is best suited to your personality. Pray for God’s leading and opportunities. DO IT! Give it all you’ve got and get ready for the blessings it brings into your life. Whee!