“…and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8b
Sausalito Bay, California (from the Edwards' deck)
I was shocked last weekend. As I stood in our booth and chatted with those who were perusing the 138 different ministries I heard over and over – “I’m not a minister, I just work.” Ha! Wrong! Sound veto buzzer here…
I chatted with so many people who long to be in ‘full-time missions’ but currently work as a…Reporter, Engineer, Medical Assistant, Programmer, Housewife, Grocery Clerk, Sales person, Administrator, Trash Collector…I have news for you...you ARE a full-time minister!
The word missionary is usually tied to those who go off to some far flung place on the earth to deliver the hope of Jesus…or to those who choose to live without material possessions and raise a meager existence for themselves through the generosity of others. Let me give you a new definition…a missionary is anyone who has had their soul redeemed, rectified, re-installed by Christ. If you call yourself a Christian, a Christ-follower, believer in Christ, you ARE a ‘full-time’ missionary.
Jesus, in Acts 1:8 said that we would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth...re-stated in Dena-lingo: We will be missionaries in our home towns, states/provinces, neighboring areas/lands and then the world. Notice this, three of the four locations are nearby – only one is distant.
So, you haven’t been called to Africa, to China, to points far and wide…great! Witness at home! So, you work…are you doing business God’s way? Do you know how to do business God’s way? If you don’t, I suggest you learn – it is your way of reaching the unreached in today’s society. Initial church attendance is usually via several repeated invitations but the unreached will visit the dry cleaners, dentist, grocery store, bookseller, pharmacy, fixture shop, financial advisor on a frequent basis – how are you affecting your customers, clientele, employees, vendors, suppliers for Christ?
We are ALL ministers / missionaries. We all have a sphere of influence. We all have those who watch and see what we do. You are spreading Christ to those around you whether you want to or not.
Updates:
Living – at my relative’s house until God puts me in different accommodation.
Car – She went to the ‘doctor’ and didn’t have a heater core problem – just a faulty fitting radiator cap! A $15 vs. $1000 fix! Whoo Hoo! Thanks for praying!
Samson – slept with my cousin over the weekend since I was in Seattle – he hasn’t snuggled with me since I returned – he is still miffed at me ‘abandoning’ him.
Work – Missions Fest: Seattle was a success – but were Rebecca and I tired! Our return plane was delayed over 3 hours due to the infamous Seattle fog! The office continues to get quieter and quieter…and most of the staff abroad is ill! One couple is having visa problems – the American Embassy is barring re-entry!
Requests:
Housing – I am with my Aunt, Uncle, and cousin for the time being but, when the new rēp headquarters are determined, I need to a cat friendly space close to the office.
Car – That it will run and run and run and run without issue
Work – For more LEMON Leadership bookings, for safe travel for the teams going out and that I will be divinely inspired how to improve remote training next time around.
Relationships - deepening of present ones, start of new ones and that God will be present
Financing - Eventually my position will be salaried but at first I need to raise ~$3000 a month cover expenses. If you are interested in contributing, please see ‘Contribute’ at http://www.repurposing.biz/ on the left of the page, or visit http://www.denaandrews.blogspot.com/ and read the footer for additional info.
Thanks for your support!
Dena
P.S. Great to see all of you up in Seattle last weekend – Jenn, Kevin, Mark, Heidi, Rog & Kathy, Deb, Jill, Terri, Nicole, Wayne, Loretta, Ryan – thanks for coming by the booth!
I was shocked last weekend. As I stood in our booth and chatted with those who were perusing the 138 different ministries I heard over and over – “I’m not a minister, I just work.” Ha! Wrong! Sound veto buzzer here…
I chatted with so many people who long to be in ‘full-time missions’ but currently work as a…Reporter, Engineer, Medical Assistant, Programmer, Housewife, Grocery Clerk, Sales person, Administrator, Trash Collector…I have news for you...you ARE a full-time minister!
The word missionary is usually tied to those who go off to some far flung place on the earth to deliver the hope of Jesus…or to those who choose to live without material possessions and raise a meager existence for themselves through the generosity of others. Let me give you a new definition…a missionary is anyone who has had their soul redeemed, rectified, re-installed by Christ. If you call yourself a Christian, a Christ-follower, believer in Christ, you ARE a ‘full-time’ missionary.
Jesus, in Acts 1:8 said that we would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth...re-stated in Dena-lingo: We will be missionaries in our home towns, states/provinces, neighboring areas/lands and then the world. Notice this, three of the four locations are nearby – only one is distant.
So, you haven’t been called to Africa, to China, to points far and wide…great! Witness at home! So, you work…are you doing business God’s way? Do you know how to do business God’s way? If you don’t, I suggest you learn – it is your way of reaching the unreached in today’s society. Initial church attendance is usually via several repeated invitations but the unreached will visit the dry cleaners, dentist, grocery store, bookseller, pharmacy, fixture shop, financial advisor on a frequent basis – how are you affecting your customers, clientele, employees, vendors, suppliers for Christ?
We are ALL ministers / missionaries. We all have a sphere of influence. We all have those who watch and see what we do. You are spreading Christ to those around you whether you want to or not.
Updates:
Living – at my relative’s house until God puts me in different accommodation.
Car – She went to the ‘doctor’ and didn’t have a heater core problem – just a faulty fitting radiator cap! A $15 vs. $1000 fix! Whoo Hoo! Thanks for praying!
Samson – slept with my cousin over the weekend since I was in Seattle – he hasn’t snuggled with me since I returned – he is still miffed at me ‘abandoning’ him.
Work – Missions Fest: Seattle was a success – but were Rebecca and I tired! Our return plane was delayed over 3 hours due to the infamous Seattle fog! The office continues to get quieter and quieter…and most of the staff abroad is ill! One couple is having visa problems – the American Embassy is barring re-entry!
Requests:
Housing – I am with my Aunt, Uncle, and cousin for the time being but, when the new rēp headquarters are determined, I need to a cat friendly space close to the office.
Car – That it will run and run and run and run without issue
Work – For more LEMON Leadership bookings, for safe travel for the teams going out and that I will be divinely inspired how to improve remote training next time around.
Relationships - deepening of present ones, start of new ones and that God will be present
Financing - Eventually my position will be salaried but at first I need to raise ~$3000 a month cover expenses. If you are interested in contributing, please see ‘Contribute’ at http://www.repurposing.biz/ on the left of the page, or visit http://www.denaandrews.blogspot.com/ and read the footer for additional info.
Thanks for your support!
Dena
P.S. Great to see all of you up in Seattle last weekend – Jenn, Kevin, Mark, Heidi, Rog & Kathy, Deb, Jill, Terri, Nicole, Wayne, Loretta, Ryan – thanks for coming by the booth!
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