Guest blogger- Kelly Spinney
I have been going to Southbrook for a little over a year now and last weekend (10-28-07) was the best weekend I have had at the church. Thanks to my small group and the leadership of Jen, I had many opportunities to help serve. For most of Saturday and Sunday I was at the church doing something to help make the weekend a success. I can not explain how much fun I truly had.
The biggest challenge I faced was when Pastor Paul placed me as one of the greeters that had to be all the way up front encouraging people to sit as close to the stage as possible. If you know me at all, you know that I do not do things that are up front! I believe that I spend most of my time finding ways to help out that require the least amount of public exposure. I am controlled by my fear of people and the way they perceive me. Sadly, I tend to let this fear dictate what I will and will not do. It is easier for me to avoid the situations that invoke my fear instead of facing them head on. I avoid admitting my fear for what it truly is, pride.
So, the last place I wanted to be was the place they put me. I looked at my dad and asked him, “How am I going to do this?” There was my problem… I wasn’t going to do this. I had to give my fear to God and let him strengthen me to do the job ahead. I had to lay my pride at his feet.
By God’s strength I got through the day and ended up having the time of my life! It felt so good to rely on God and serve Him at the same time. I look forward to serving again and leaning on Him to lead me out of my comfort zone one step at a time.
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11
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3 comments:
YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!
Thank you for stepping out twice.... once in the front of church, (I knew you could) and 2nd to blog to the world about it!! Wew hew!!!
This is what Southbrook's home groups (formerly known as small groups) are about. Reaching out, building relationships, and let people know how much God loves them where they are, so that they can grow and blossom in HIS love.
Mazel tov!
Well Kel, it's awesome to see you have a leadership breakthrough. Ever since that day in the tent I've seen you become more of a decision maker. Your knowledge runs deep and by serving it will reach a lot of people who need to hear it...even me. I face alot of giants on most days and I know how hard it is to step out of the comfort zone. One thing I've noticed is I would rather try to extend myself rather then let the oppurtunity go by...regret can be sad. To be honest my passive nature has kept me from experiences I'll never have.
Hey Jen, finally I have made it to your blog and I'm glad. I really agree that one of the best parts of serving is it is down right fun. I owe thanks because if you weren't seeking oppurtunities to serve I'd probably not be doing much to help. HHmm...I should think about that. Keep your entries coming!
jon
Hi Jen!
We are your new blog-groupies! Yay!
Let's get together again sometime!
Janie and Steve
Oh and Jon, we miss you too! Let's all get together!
Love you guys!
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