Consumer vs Contributors

I'm sitting here on the couch in the study which looks into the sanctuary at my church. It's about an hour away before our service starts. As I set here trying to be still, trying to respect what little quietness that can be found, which isn't much. I find myself overwhelmed with reality. In the echos of the hall I hear a couple of our greeters welcoming people into our church. I hear the hospitality volunteers asking people how they are doing as they extend a cup of coffee to them. I hear the worship team doing sound check, making final adjustments before things get underway. The reality that I am struggling with is there are literally 350 plus people that will receive a bulletin, a cup of coffee, or at least be exposed to the worship music. Yet how many of us truly take time to serve? I find it a constant theme in the American church that we are so much more comfortable being consumers rather than contributors. I want to challenge you to be a part of the love movement, don't just be a consumer be a contributor.

Live to Love
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