2011 Is here for the taking....

I was thinking about everyone I have talked to over the past couple of days and no one can believe that 20-11 is here already! Where did time go? What has happened? Don't blink because the next year will be here before we know it.

But something that Roger and God has really been challenging us to do, is DISCIPLESHIP!

Pastor Phil re-iterated that point in this weekends sermon with "The time is ALWAYS". Isn't that the truth, the time isn't NOW, it wasn't YESTERDAY, its ALWAYS. It's always--always time for sharing about God. Now when I talk to some people they are very nervous about talking to people about God, they are scared to be too "CHRISTIAN" to be in people's faces, to be a scary Christian who is turning people away from the church, away from God, but that's not the case. You don't have to be on a street corner, screaming and waving your bible around.

Talk to people, get to know them, what's going in their lives, what challenges or positives are they experiencing right now right here....ALWAYS. It's interesting to me how many people who are SEEKERS really just want to see and hear what God has done in someone's life. THE TIME IS ALWAYS....

Tonight had a conversation a good friend, this person made a comment that their circle of life right now doesn't really allow for discipleship, that this persons life is involved around church activities, bible studies, and people who are already christians or a part of a church....But I got to thinking think about all the places that you visit or experience in a week. Doctor's offices, schools, restaurants, Walmart, grocery stores, corner store, gas station, doctors offices, Facebook, email, old friends, family, and restaurants--and I am sure there are more places..... There are so many places to disciple...might not happen in a 5 min visit, but might after 5 weeks of 5 min visits.

THE TIME IS ALWAYS....

Just like our set-team....we have said since day one...everything we do with this team/small group is ALL FOR THE KINGDOM. That if one person comes to church just to see the set, that is all that matters, that is one soul who gets to hear the message of Jesus, the message of eternal life, and possibly saving one soul for the KINGdom. That is what matters its all worth it, if even for only one soul, one person, one seeker or believer.

SO THE TIME IS ALWAYS.....

I will close with point #4 from Phil today, Romans 11:29 -->

" for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. " What is God's gift on your life? What is God's calling on your life? Wether it be set team, greeting team, discipling, small groups, bible studies, maybe homeschool co-op, maybe talking to your favorite checker at Safeway about your church and your Jesus. Maybe its music, or crafting....whatever God's gift and call on your life, will never go away. The calling will always be on your life, but WHAT YOU DO WITH THAT GIFT or CALLING is your choice...I was challenged today to be sure that the gifts and talents that God has bestowed upon me is used to its maximum for the KINGdom of GOD.

God's blessing and grace upon you all this week! We can't wait to kick off this season and year 2011-of P4Square's Set and Stage Team!

Fellowship night starting Tuesday January 18th, 7pm in church lobby. Please bring snack to share, bring your bible, and your life journal!