Reflections From Sunday Evening

Today at our annual Church Conference we approved Britton Fields as a candidate for ordained ministry. Britton has been a part of our church for a number of years and most recently been playing with the band at our NEXT service. He also serves on our church leadership council. I have met and prayed with Britton. He has prayerfully explored the call to ministry and today took another significant step toward a life of serving Christ and the Church. When a member of our church steps into ministry it is a tremendous highlight. Seeing a person come to faith in Christ for the first time is the greatest experience a church can share. Second to that is having one of our own respond to the call to ministry. This shows that our church is a place where faith is nurtured and the voice of God is heard. It is a joy to recommend Britton for ministry. Ordained ministry is not the only way to respond to God's call. I believe all Christian are gifted and called to some form of ministry. There are many opportunities at Platte Woods UMC. We have a variety of service ministries. Some are called to teach. Some are called to administer. Some are called to help. Some are called to give. Some are called to work with children. Some are called to youth ministry. Some are called to hospitality. Some are called to preach. It is a wonderful thing when the people of the church hear God's call and say yes. Then the adventure begins as God equips and empowers. Welcome to the adventure Britton. Welcome to the adventure ... It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve