The Lantern Ministry – Military Ministry
One thing we have done well at Grace Community Church, if I may be so bold, is to see new ministries start and other ministries grow and prosper from among our people. We have duplicated our efforts to make growing followers of Jesus Christ through the efforts of others in our church.
Basically that has happened in a four step process:
1. Energize and connect to people – We realize we first must build a relationship with people that attend our church.
2. Discover their passions – We are always open to hearing the ministry interests of others.
3. Provide Resources – If people will supply their passion, knowledge and labor, and the ministry extends our vision as a church, we are happy to invest resources and publicity into their vision.
4. Get out of the way – We know that our efforts are far more effective when they are duplicated by the efforts of others.
A perfect example of that is the launch of The Lantern Ministry, a new community-wide support and outreach ministry for military spouses. Find more information HERE and join them for an informational meeting February 18, 2010 at St Bethlehem Christian Church (where we have youth services) from 7 to 8:30 PM.
I’m personally excited about this ministry, having dealt with military family for years and having so many friends affected by deployments. Some families are facing their fourth and fifth deployments with the upcoming one. They are tired, frustrated, and stretched, while remaining amazingly faithful to their mission to keep us safe. God bless our soldiers and their families. I’m praying The Lantern Ministry offers some help.
Have you noticed the stress on our military? Will you join me in praying for them and this ministry?
