MINISTRY TO WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS
Psalm 68:Four says to “Sing to God, sing praises to his identify; raise up a tune to him who rides by way of the deserts; his identify is the LORD; exult earlier than him!” It’s fascinating that David explains why we should always life up our praises to God. The reply is rooted in verse 5 the place we’re advised that God is the “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows.”
A fast phrase research within the Bible of the phrase “widow” will present how the Lord takes painstaking care to offer and defend those that are widowed amongst his individuals. A lot so, that James summarizes pure and undefiled faith partially as “visiting widows of their affliction” (James 1:27). Although many church buildings try to care for his or her widows, they hardly ever emphasize this ministry, which is a detriment to the physique of Christ. I need to change that.
Starting Monday, March 28, 2022, FBCTLH may have a ministry devoted to caring for the widows and widowers in our congregation. On that day, there might be a free luncheon from 12:30-Four PM for all widows and widowers in our Fellowship Corridor. Deacons and their wives are invited to attend as properly. The rationale for the prolonged time is to facilitate a chance for fellowship and visitation. Transportation could be supplied for anybody who wants a journey. Please tell us once you register for lunch.
Throughout that luncheon, I’ll clarify the muse and imaginative and prescient of this ministry. This can embody how the pastors will start deliberately ministering to widows and the way deacons will deliberately start serving widows. Most significantly, I’ll clarify how this ministry will assist to equip widows caring for widows. Of emphasis might be each the non secular care and the sensible care of ministering to widows. Please know that this ministry continues to be being developed and your voice is critical to that course of!
It’s my prayer that as we launch this ministry collectively, it would develop right into a God-glorifying, gospel-centered, soul-sustaining, holistic ministry to our church physique. If you’ll be able to be part of us for lunch, please contact Pleasure Stein by e-mail at pleasure@fbctlh.org or cellphone (850) 222-5470, ext. 131.
Terry Delaney, Affiliate Pastor of Missions & Pastoral Care
