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Knowing your spiritual gifts provides purpose in the greater Body of Christ

Posted by Joe LaGuardia on May 18, 2012
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In Paul’s first letter to the churches in Corinth (chapter 12), Paul outlines the various spiritual gifts that contribute to the Body of Christ.  Spiritual gifts played an important role in Paul’s theology:  They allowed Christian believers to participate in the  church and in advancing God’s kingdom in the community.

Spiritual gifts are still important today.  Knowing our gifts allows us to participate in our community, become effective ministers and missionaries in our sphere of influence, and provide greater purpose in our overall life.

God put us all here for a reason; spiritual gifts help us sharpen and focus where to devote our resources, time, and talents.

What are your spiritual gifts, and where is God calling you to be “on mission” in your community?

How to discover your spiritual gifts:

  • Contact our Youth Ministry Facilitator, Jackson Thomas, via church office or email to get a spiritual gifts assessment packet.
  • Take the 80-question inventory (produced by Lifeway Resources) following the easy-to-use instructions.  List your three top gifts and your bottom three gifts based on the scores.
  • Make an appointment with Pastor Joe to discuss your gifts and discern how God can use YOU in the Body of Christ.
  • Other ideas: Contact us to assess your Sunday School class or small group!  Arrange for Pastor Joe to come to your church for a free consultation and 3-hour seminar on spiritual gifts in the local church!

Rev. Jim Martin to lead 6-week Bible study on the Gospel of Luke

Posted by Joe LaGuardia on May 14, 2012
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son.  The amazing story of God’s Good News to Elizabeth and Zechariah.  The inspiring prayers over baby Jesus by Simeon and Anna at the temple.  These are only a few stories unique to Luke’s gospel.

These stories and so many more tell of the unfolding drama of Jesus’ birth, life, and death and the ongoing redemptive story of God’s salvation for all humankind and creation…It’s all in a book hailed as one of history’s most accurate and well-written biographies in all sacred scripture.

Starting this Wednesday, May 16th, come and learn all of the incredible things that Luke tells us even today.  Hear the Word of God and put it into practice as we study the Gospel of Luke with none other than Trinity’s one-time interim pastor and retired FBC of Lithonia pastor, Rev. Jim Martin.

The Bible study will be every Wednesday for 6 weeks at 6:45 PM.  Come for dinner at 6 PM and make an evening out of it!

All are invited to attend!

A 6-week Bible study on the Gospel of Luke by Rev. Jim Martin begins this Wednesday, May 16, at 6:45 PM.  Don’t miss it!  Call the church for more details.