Pastor’s Corner - June 17, 2021

I have been sharing why church membership matters to me. So far I’ve mentioned the way church membership supports discipleship and community, and the way it helps us be part of something that is bigger than ourselves and makes a positive difference.

Today I want to remind you another benefit of church membership - the way it helps us identify, develop, and deploy our God-given gifts. God gives each of us a gift so that we can have a share in bringing God’s Shalom, the vision of comprehensive well-being for all, into reality.

When we use our gift we find a deep sense of contentment in making a positive contribution to changing our community into a place of grace and peace. At Friedens Church you can participate in a small group discussion called Strengths for Discipleship. This experience includes a survey to help identify your gift and a process for better understanding your gift and putting it into practice.

For more information about Strengths for Discipleship and to discuss church membership please reach out to me at pastormarc.friedensucc@outlook.com. Everyone is welcome at Friedens!

Yours in Christ,

Marc