Below are the Faith Challeneges from Pastor Craig's September 21st sermon: Serving Joyfulfully: Willing Hands. Glad Hearts
Faith Challenge 1: Strength Through Joy (Nehemiah 8:10)
Nehemiah told the people, 'Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.' This week, ask yourself: Where do I need joy to strengthen me in service? Pick one task you normally do with frustration—and do it this week with intention and joy. Can you find delight in what you usually dread? What would it look like to approach even the mundane with a worshipful heart?
Faith Challenge 2: Serve with Your Gift (1 Peter 4:10)
Peter writes, 'Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.' Identify one way God has uniquely gifted you—hospitality, teaching, listening, organizing—and use that gift to serve someone joyfully this week. Who in your life might be blessed by the gifts you’re tempted to overlook? What’s one new way you can put your gift into action for the good of others and the glory of God?
