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Top 10 Things for Minister Appreciation month

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Top 10 Things you can give for Minister  Appreciation Month By Gerrard R. Fess October is Minister  Appreciation Month. The following are some suggestions to help show your leadership that you care. As a fellow minister  some of these suggestions were given to me and helped encourage and show that I was valued as a member of the church body. 1. Gift cards – cards from local grocery store, home value places,, I-tunes etc. Be creative.  2. Groceries. Get what their grocery list is or what they usually buy. Some churches in the South I’m told do what is called a “Pounding” and basically what a pounding is a challenge to fill the cupboards and fridge to the brim with stocks of food. Imagine saving $$$ on groceries. Very practical idea. 3. Free babysitting and complimentary funds for a date night. 4. Money – always works. Sometimes you don’t know what the family’s bills, struggles or what they need – it might be they need more clothes for the kids but the budget is tight s

The Holiday Debate

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Every year it comes and goes. Xmas Versus Christmas. Easter Versus Resurrection Lord's Day. The Evils of Halloween. So what is a Christian to do? What is the Church's position? And how are we, as Christians, to act? Here is the Big Deal in a nutshell: Basically it is "Christians majoring in minors." So what people call it XMAS or Holidays rather than "Christmas." Are we so surprised that sinners do what sinners do? The bigger question is how are you promoting Jesus everyday? Not just on Sundays or Holidays to suit your traditions. So what that some holidays have their roots in evil? Shouldn't we redeem them, and make things Christ-like? Colossians 2:16 says "Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration, or a Sabbath day." Seems I don't see too many New Moon holidays (unless you count that book/ movie series). So what is one to do? Well P

Books I'm currently reading.

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In the midst of Jimmy Dodd's book. So what are you reading?

Why ICOM?

Why go to the International Conference on Missions in Richmond at the end of this month? Oct 29 - November 1? Here are some suggestions: I. To learn more about missions of course. II. To recognize that the Kingdom of God is bigger than any of us. III. The Worship. There is nothing like it. IV. The students' passion to learn. V. To be encouraged to "Go ..." fulfill the Great Commission. VI. Opportunity to Pray. Pray for other missions and organizations and Christians around the World. VII. Opportunity to Give. Give of your time, talents and treasure to the Kingdom. VIII. To meet and make new friends. There is nothing like knowing the Church is united and working together. IX. The Encouragement. Examples and joy of others being Jesus' hands and feet. X. Knowing you're not alone in ministry/ church work/ making disciples that making a difference. It helps in fulfilling the Great Commission with the Greatest commandment. Won't you join me

I love My Church: Sermon Series

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This month we are teaching on why we love the church and how to love her. Last week was the introduction to the series. the next few weeks we will look at how to love by Community, serving, giving and sharing. How are you loving your church. I love my church.