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Greetings
Jonathan and I have been looking for a church closer to us here in Waxhaw so we can be plugged in and involved. Hickory Grove – North Campus is so far away from us now. We do plan to continue going at least one Sunday a month to stay connected to our friends but full involvement is hard.
Anyway, we just started visiting Elevation church and we love it. This morning they had a newcomer’s lunch where we heard more about serving opportunities. They handed out a sign-up sheet to each one of us. As I looked it over I thought I could do about anything but nothing really struck me. The only thing I really didn’t want to do is be a greeter. I’m just not the greeter type. So after lunch I went to the volunteer coordinator to explain my gifting (and lack thereof) to see where he thought they may be able to use me. They want me to be a greeter. Doh! Before I knew it I was on the calendar to be a greeter every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. I’ve heard people say that you shouldn’t tell God what you don’t want to do because He’ll make you do it. I really don’t believe that although today really tested my stance on that subject.
Because of my love for Christ and my desire to be apart of the vision of the church I will help out how I can and do it with all my heart…..but it will definitely be stretching me! When we left I was still in a slight stupor. As I pondered the turn of events, I realized that maybe God was using this to get me out of my shell a bit. (Those of you who know me may not think I have a shell but trust me, I do. Every time I’m in a new place I clam right up.) Hmmm…now that I think about it…..I was just telling Jonathan how hard it is to talk to strangers. Now I’ll have to talk to strangers. So maybe it’ll become like second nature to me. We’ll see. I’m excited to get involved and plugged in and I know Jesus is with me wherever I go…..even right outside of my comfort zone… Who knows, maybe I’m really an extrovert who’s never let loose. (Okay, that may be pushing it.) Most places in the world are extremely relational so maybe this is another step in my preparation. Maybe God wants me to serve with a grateful heart even if it’s not quite up my alley. Maybe I’ll never know why and maybe I’ll never see the value but like I’ve learned lately, “nothing’s wasted in God’s economy”. Every moment is a teachable moment. God will use this in my life and I pray He uses me for His glory as well.
John 12:26, If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.