Harpeth River District United Methodist Women
Knitted Together through our Gifts
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)
I have been serving in my present appointment for almost two years now. What a blessing it is to be serving these two churches and to witness the good work that the UMW is doing here. This wonderful group is involved in too many activities to list them all, but rest assured that each thing they do is done out of love and for the glory of God.
My first experience with this UMW group was the day we moved in to the parsonage here in Centerville. There was plenty of food and drink, and even a breakfast casserole for the next morning. This was part of what they call The Pot-Pie Patrol, and let me tell you that it was excellent. Since that day I have been amazed and inspired by their work, both in this community and in the conference.
I tell you that, to tell you this. This group and all of its activities are voluntary. That means they don’t have to do it, but they choose to. They choose to use the gifts God gave them to serve the Lord in this way. That sets the bar high for the rest of us. We have all been given gifts for service to the Lord. We must all learn to serve our Lord, with the gifts we have, to the best of our ability.
4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:4-8 (ESV)
I challenge all my fellow pastors to take the time to ask what their church’s UMW is doing. I think you will be pleasantly surprised to learn about their mission and ministry. These ladies work hard extending the ministry of the church in the community and around the world. The simple truth is, if it wasn’t for UMW, there wouldn’t be outreach ministry in many of our churches. May we as pastors learn to support them as much as they support us and the ministry of our churches.
Following the theme, “Knitted Together for God’s Good Work”, may we all learn to better serve our Lord with the gifts that have been graciously bestowed upon us. May we serve one another with love, mercy, and compassion as we strive to live like Jesus and for Jesus in this world. To God be the glory!
I have been serving in my present appointment for almost two years now. What a blessing it is to be serving these two churches and to witness the good work that the UMW is doing here. This wonderful group is involved in too many activities to list them all, but rest assured that each thing they do is done out of love and for the glory of God.
My first experience with this UMW group was the day we moved in to the parsonage here in Centerville. There was plenty of food and drink, and even a breakfast casserole for the next morning. This was part of what they call The Pot-Pie Patrol, and let me tell you that it was excellent. Since that day I have been amazed and inspired by their work, both in this community and in the conference.
I tell you that, to tell you this. This group and all of its activities are voluntary. That means they don’t have to do it, but they choose to. They choose to use the gifts God gave them to serve the Lord in this way. That sets the bar high for the rest of us. We have all been given gifts for service to the Lord. We must all learn to serve our Lord, with the gifts we have, to the best of our ability.
4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:4-8 (ESV)
I challenge all my fellow pastors to take the time to ask what their church’s UMW is doing. I think you will be pleasantly surprised to learn about their mission and ministry. These ladies work hard extending the ministry of the church in the community and around the world. The simple truth is, if it wasn’t for UMW, there wouldn’t be outreach ministry in many of our churches. May we as pastors learn to support them as much as they support us and the ministry of our churches.
Following the theme, “Knitted Together for God’s Good Work”, may we all learn to better serve our Lord with the gifts that have been graciously bestowed upon us. May we serve one another with love, mercy, and compassion as we strive to live like Jesus and for Jesus in this world. To God be the glory!
Bro. Niles Worsham
Pastor of Centerville United Methodist Church and Shipps Bend United Methodist Church 931.729.3540 |
