Ministry: Getting a New Focus

“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water; that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3
Day38

Over the years I have watched our AWANA ministry dwindle and have accepted it, even welcomed the decrease in children attending. It makes the ministry more manageable for the few of us who are dedicated. It is a shame that I am so complacent to watch the ministry filter down to only church kids. The AWANA ministry has and still does minister to children from families that do not go to church, as well as children from our community that go to other churches. Our commitment to all these children is our opportunity to prepare their hearts for the Lord. The Lord can use our efforts to bring up a new generation of Christians impacting their families and their communities for Christ. What better way to grow the body of Christ.
The motto of AWANA is “The other boy and girl for Christ.” This means the focus of the ministry is growth and I really need to reassess my commitment to the program if I am willing to be complacent with a decrease in numbers because of a lack of volunteers. I am seeking the Lord in hope that my heart will change and that I will desire, even welcome, growth in the AWANA program regardless of the struggles it may bring. May all the ministries of Prior Lake Baptist Church always bear fruit, never wither, and always prosper for Christ’s Kingdom.
Tami