Work Resources
The Gift of Work
All work is a gift from God to us. Work is not a punishment or consequence of sin – it was part of the original creation and will be part of our eternal joy. Work is also a gift of God through us to bless the people around us.
The Struggle of Work
All work is affected by the fall. “Thorns and thistles” are everywhere in our lives, including the work we do. Yet Jesus gives us help in the struggles and He gives us hope in His finished work!
The Gift of Work
The Struggle of Work
Marcia’s Story
Our Church Ministry Coordinator shares how God called her to teach as a Christian and how it was never about education and was always about Jesus.
Tom’s Story
One of our small group leaders shares some of the challenges of running a business as a Christian but also the joys of doing everything for the glory of God.
The Call to Work
We need to replace our culture’s idea of career (for the sake of personal fulfillment) with a Biblical commitment to vocation (for the glory of God). God calls us to specific tasks in seasons of our life (Eph. 2:10), using our GPS – Gifts, Passions and opportunities to Serve.
The Gift of Rest
We reflect God’s image when we work and when we rest. Sabbath rest is not a punishment or restriction on beleivers but a wonderful and important gift from God. Rest is a necessity, a command and a promise!
The Call to Work
The Gift of Rest
Dressed to Serve
"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns...
Transformed
"For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved...
Clean
When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his...