Encouragement

While it is often easy to think that "encouragement" is in short supply; actually, I can see that God really does supply it when it is needed.

Just yesterday, I received affirmation of my meaningful area of service with the AV Team.   During worship, it was discovered that the sermon notes were not uploaded into application for the projector; and I was able to help upload the slides and get them running behind the scenes without any interruption to the worship service or the sermon.

Also, in class yesterday, unexpectedly, one person told me that he appreciated how I facilitate the discussions and my willingness to cover even the difficult subjects.   And, just now, I received an email with another unexpected encouragement on the class lesson.  I do thank God for the affirmation that He has provided throughout the years of my Spiritual Gift of teaching.   And, I am thankful for all that I see Him doing in and through my class.  Even in areas that I find myself somewhat concerned about, He is able to cause it to work out.  Amen!

Then, possibly in answer to prayer about outreach and evangelism, I was asked whether I would be willing to host occasional dinner parties at my home for new visitors to my church.   I agreed to do it; and my hope is that God will be able to use me to help new people assimilate better into the church.