How to Invest Wisely
Good Wednesday to You,
What an exciting weekend! While Pastor John and our middle school youth were praising God on a mountain top, we were praising Him in the pews! Ruling Elder Don Steuer announced that Reverend David Rodriguez will be our Interim Pastor. His first day in the office is March 1st and he plans to start preaching Sunday, March 5th. A heartfelt thank you goes out to each elder serving on the Interim Pastoral Search Committee. We are so grateful for them!
The annual congregational meeting is this Friday, January 27th at 6:00pm. All members are invited to attend as we participate in the governing of GMPC.
Are you ready for some tips on how to invest wisely? While I’d love to talk finances with you, this investment strategy is less about your wallet and more about your walk with Jesus. Chaplain Contreras reminded us on Sunday that God’s desire is for us to invest our talents wisely. Preaching from Matthew 25:14-30, he helped us unpack the Parable of the Talents. Three servants were entrusted with portions of their master’s money. The first two servants doubled their master’s investment. The master called them “good and faithful servants.” The third servant buried his borrowed money in the ground and then made excuses about why he didn’t even try to increase the investment. The master called him “lazy.” Ouch! Sometimes the truth hurts.
I don’t know about you, but I sure hope to hear my Heavenly Master call me a good and faithful servant. Chaplain Contreras outlined five ways Christ calls us to walk with him and step out in faith. Let’s think of this as an investment checklist:
Accept Him. (Is Jesus your Lord and Savior?)
Learn from Him. (Are you reading the Bible?)
Love God and your neighbor. (Even when it isn’t easy, are you loving others?)
Think about what God calls us to think about. (Read Philippians 4:8.)
Serve the body of Christ and the world. (I’ll list a few opportunities below. Will you listen for God’s guidance and then act on it?)
The Lord is still asking “Are you for me or against me?” He can show you where hope and light are. When pressure or suffering come your way, fill your mind with God’s word. His love will pour into you and overflow onto those around you. God is committed to you. His sent his one and only son to take your place on the cross because he loves you! Are you committed to Him? If so, invest today!
Sincerely,
Rachael Tisdale
GMPC’s current opportunities to serve:
Sunday Greeters
Coffee Connection
Sunday School Teacher or Assistant
Awana Leader
Food and Diaper Distribution (Best PCS Ever!)
If you missed this Sunday’s sermon, click here to listen now!
