Why do we serve?

1. We were made to serve: 1. We were made to serve: Genesis 2:15 What is our destiny? What is our destiny? Ephesians 2:8-10 What is our spiritual gift? What is our spiritual gift? Romans 12:6 What is our love language? What is our love language? Leaders need to ask people to help serve

Why do we serve? 2. We believe in the mission: Matthew 4:17 Mark 8: Samuel 17:29 Nehemiah 2:18 Leaders need to promote and impart the vision and a sense of purpose and call for commitment and ownership

Why do we serve? 3. We are inspired by the leadership: Matthew 9:9 Joshua 24:15-16 Ruth 1:16 Philippians 3:17 1Chronicles 12:18 Leaders need to provide an inspiring example and cultivate a relationship with the people

Why do we serve? 4. We are attracted to the team: Luke 10:1 John 12:17-19 John 13:34-35 John 17:21 Acts 5:12-14 Leaders need to gather people into relationship and invite them to join the team

Why do we serve? 5. We want personal fulfillment: Matthew 4:18 1Peter 4:10 Esther 4:14 Leaders need to provide opportunities for personal fulfilment by recognising people’s gifts and ministries

Why do we serve? 6. We have a sense of responsibility: Ecclesiastes 9:10 Ephesians 5:16 Leaders need to provide a permission-giving environment

Why do we serve? 7. We want to follow Jesus: Mark 10:43-45 Luke 22:24-27 John 13:12-17 Philippians 2:5-8 Leaders need to inspire people to have a sense of calling to follow Jesus

Jesus cares: Jesus cares: Matthew 6:26-29,10:29-30, 25:30 hungry and thirsty naked and homeless physically and emotionally sick widows and orphans strangers and prisoners poor and oppressed Why do we serve?

As long as there is …. A hungry or thirsty person in my world …. Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus.... I have a job to do

A hungry or thirsty person in my world Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

A hungry or thirsty person Someone homeless or naked A diseased mind or sick body Someone estranged or in prison A forsaken child, widow or old person An uneducated mind An endangered species Racial disharmony and discrimination Brokenness and addictions Injustice, violence and oppression Demons and devils A non-Christian without Jesus

We’ve got a job to do!