2. “We have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us
“We have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us. If it is serving, then serve.” Romans 12:6a and 7a

3. Service is the supernatural ability
to recognize the unmet needs of a task related to God’s work and to use available resources to meet those needs and accomplish
the goals.

4. 1) Probably the #1 spiritual gift.
Service
Characteristics:
1) Probably the #1 spiritual gift.

5. ransom for many.’” Matthew 20:28
“’Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a
ransom for many.’” Matthew 20:28

6. Diakonos
Deacon

7. Diakonos
Deacon
Table waiter
or server

8. 2) Serve behind the scenes
Service
Characteristics:
2) Serve behind the scenes

9. Service
Characteristics:
3) Jump right in

10. 4) Don’t need supervision
Service
Characteristics:
4) Don’t need supervision

11. Dorcas serving the poor
 Service
Examples:
Dorcas serving the poor
“In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and
helping the poor.

12. About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken
upstairs to the room.

13. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.”
Acts 9:36-37,39

14. Examples: 2) Onesiphorus steps up
 Service
Examples:
2) Onesiphorus steps up
“May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed
of my chains.

15. On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me until he found me. May the Lord grant that he will know very well in how many ways he helped me in Ephesus.”
2 Timothy 1:16-18

16. to increase their gift effectiveness.
Helps is the supernatural ability to invest in the lives of other Christ-followers
to increase their gift effectiveness.

17. Characteristics: Often serve behind the scenes
 Helps
Characteristics:
Often serve
behind the scenes

18.  Helps
Characteristics:
2) Focus frequently on
other believers

19. 3) Often work with those with the gift of service
 Helps
Characteristics:
3) Often work with those with the gift of service

20. 4) Usually need instruction – may not jump right in
 Helps
Characteristics:
4) Usually need instruction – may not jump right in

21. 5) Prefer long-term partnership with one he/she is helping
 Helps
Characteristics:
5) Prefer long-term partnership with one he/she is helping

22.  Helps
Examples:
Bezalel/Oholiab
Exodus 31:1-6

23. “Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him.” Exodus 31:6

24. Stephanus/Fortunatus/
 Helps
Examples:
Stephanus/Fortunatus/
Achaicus
1 Corinthians 16:15-18

25. “You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters, to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.

26. I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve
recognition.”
1 Corinthians 16:15-18

27.  Helps
Examples:
Timothy
2 Timothy 4:13

28. “When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.”
2 Timothy 4:13

29. $22,000 in Donations Raised to Pay for the Meals Packed
EVENT
APRIL 29, 2017
GOALS
100,000 Meals Packed
500 Volunteers
$22,000 in Donations Raised to Pay for the Meals Packed

30. WAYS YOU CAN SERVE
VOLUNTEERS
* On-Line Registration to Volunteer available March 3rd
Childcare for infants - 4 yrs. will be available for MobilePack Event.
Make reservations for your children by calling Sonya McGullion at x 229.
DONATIONS
Each Meal Cost 22¢
 PRAYER
1) Pray for God’s help to reach our goals
2) Pray for God to use this opportunity to increase our heart for missions
3) Pray for the children who will receive the
meals we pack

32. Mechanical Team – June 19-23
Roaring Fork BFC
Framing Team – June 5-10
Mechanical Team – June 19-23
Sheet Rock Team – July 10-14
Finish Team – July 24-28