[Faith-talk] Ministry

[Jeanette]

Nicki,
 I have found it hard to get in to the group at church sometimes.  It took 
me  over a year to finally get in to a group at church, actually I am in 
three groups this semester, I go to a study of the book of Daniel on Tuesday 
morning which is a womens study.  The lady i ride with and I were talking a 
few weeks ago and I told her i wanted to get back in to small groups with 
godly men in it, i missed that from the studies i was in when i lived on the 
island.
 we joined two more small groups that have couples as well as a few single 
folks, mostly women, in them.
I have always wanted to do missions work but i feel it is not the season in 
my life to do so so i am praying about it.
 in regard to knowing your gifts, have you ever doen a spiritual gift 
inventory? there is  one on intouch.org if you want to try that, we did one 
at a church i belonged to about 15 years ago, it was interesting t find out 
what my gifts were and then pray abot how God wanted me to use them.
I will be praying for you that God will give you clear guidance as to what 
you should do, Jeanette
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nikki" <daizies304 at comcast.net>
To: "Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion" 
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Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Ministry


>    Alan, where do I get that article?
>
> Um, I've been slowly getting to know people. Not to get too personal, 
> after being seperated, I decided to check out a church and I liked it. My 
> first time was emotional, but I got through it. I was approached by a 
> woman that invited me to her home for lunch after church. We talked and I 
> explained some confusion I was having spiritually. Then one Sunday, a 
> woman gave her testimony and something she said drew me to meet her. I 
> soon found myself in her small group of divorced parents. I was looking to 
> make friends with different people. Later, she had announced an 
> engagement. I was very happy for her. We had a change in Pastors and 
> during that time, I stopped attending church. IDK why. January of this 
> year is when I started going more steadily. getting more acquainted with 
> the Pastors, getting introduced to more people, attempted a Bible Study, 
> but couldn't follow along.
>
> I have the music pastor send me the words to the songs that'll be sung in 
> a week's advance.
>
> IDK what I can do. I guess hearing other's testimonies about going to 
> another country and helping medically or feeding the poor, supplying 
> blankets, pillows, etc just drives me nuts. I wish I knew what my gifts 
> are
>
> I write poetry if anyone is interested in reading...
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Linda Mentink
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 6:47 PM
> To: Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Ministry
>
> Hi Nicki,
>
> You might start by talking to some of the church members or the
> pastor's wife. Explain your situation, and that you'd like to be
> involved. You can learn names and pray for them; that would be a start.
>
> Blessings,
>
> Linda
>
> At 05:52 PM 3/28/2011, you wrote:
>>             how does a blind individual help, minister, serve others when 
>> they themselves need help?
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