THE GIFT OF SERVICE

Luke 10:38-42

Romans 12:7

Acts 6:7

Titus 3:14

Gal 6:2 & 10

DEFINED:  The special ability God gives to certain members of

the body to identify unmet needs and make use of available

resources to meet those needs

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Willing to employ physical energy
• Will stick to task until completion, even if he/she must

forfeit personal pleasures

• Very task-oriented
• Possess good attitude
• Need recognition or validation
• Like projects that yield immediate results
• Usually well organized

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure God has called you to do the task
• Do your work as unto the Lord
• Keep your priorities straight
• Be careful not to interfere with God’s dealings with others

CURRENT EXAMPLES:  How your gift may be put to use. . .

• Officers
• Ushers
• Nursery Coordinators
• Projects for Homeless, Migrant Workers, Youth/Elderly
• Librarian
• Building Committee
• Carpenters