A Duck is a Duck

Jesus has no hands but our hands.

Jesus has no feet but our

feet.

Jesus has no voice but our voice.

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

12

Romans 12:1-2

Sacrifice

3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.

Romans 12:3

Sobriety

Mt. 22:39; Eph. 5:29

4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us . . .

Romans 12:4-6a

Singleness

A Duck is a Duck!

Glossary of Selected Gifts Romans 12:4-8

The special ability to give a detailed understanding of biblical truth to those willing to learn… Bible Example: Apollos - Acts 18:27-28

The special ability to come alongside another in need of encouragement, challenge or earnest advice…

Bible Example: Priscilla and Aquilla - Acts 18:24-26

The special ability to identify unmet needs and to make use of available resources to meet those needs and help accomplish the desired results…

Bible Example: Dorcas - Acts 9:36-39

The special ability to set goals and to motivate others towards their accomplishment in the body of Christ…

Bible Example: James - Acts 15: 13-21

The special ability to earn money, manage it well and wisely give for the Lord’s work...

Bible Example: Barnabas - Acts 4:36-37

The special ability to give aid to the suffering…

Bible Example: Onesiphorus - 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Teaching:

Encouragement:

Serving:

Leadership:

Giving:

Mercy:

. . .let us USE them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, I our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:6b-8

Service

Mt. 25:14-19

QuestionnaireUpon Placing Membership

The Spiritual Gifts Much Some Little None

1. I’m excited in helping people discover important Bible truths.

3 2 1 0

2. It is enjoyable to motivate people to a higher spiritual commitment.

3 2 1 0

3. I find great joy in doing odd jobs around the church building.

3 2 1 0

4. There is great joy in leading people

to accomplish group goals.

3 2 1 0

5. There is great satisfaction in giving

money for the Lord’s work.

3 2 1 0

6. I feel great compassion for the problems of others.

3 2 1 0

7. I enjoy teaching a Bible class. 3 2 1 0

1. Teaching: 1___ 7___ 13___ 19___ 25___ = ___

2. Encouraging: 2___ 8___ 14___ 20___ 26___ = ___

3. Serving: 3___ 9___ 15___ 21___ 27___ = ___

4. Leadership: 4___ 10___ 16___ 22___ 28___ = ___

5. Giving: 5___ 11___ 17___ 23___ 29___ = ___

6. Mercy: 6___ 12___ 18___ 24___ 30___ = ___

Identifying Your GiftsA Duck is a Duck

Finding Your Place Here

Mission Statement:To create closeness as a group and help individuals grow spiritually through fellowship and activities

Opportunities to Serve:

3101 Be on a committee to plan activities for the year 3102 Host or coordinate a fun/devotional activity 3103 Help coordinate service projects3104 Lead one service project a year3105 Teach one of the Home Builder class for a quarter3106 Contact visitors in the Home Builder group3107 Accumulate and review media for family support3108 Serve on a committee to organize a Seminar 3109 Provide childcare for couples 3110 Provide food and/or decorating for marriage event3111 Give money or food for a special event

Personal DataYour Name: ___________________ Spouse Name: ___________________

Address: __________________________ City: ______________ State: ____

Zip: _____ Home # __________ Work # ___________ Cell # ___________

Is it okay to publish your cell phone number? __ Occupation: __________________

E-Mail Address _______________________________@___________________Is it okay to publish email address? ____

Birthday: __/__/____ Date Married: __/__/____ Date Baptized: __/__/____

Date Placed Membership at Great Oaks: ___/___/____

Names of Your Children Birthday

________________________________________________ ___/___/____

________________________________________________ ___/___/____

________________________________________________ ___/___/____

The Real Point

It’s about Serving GOD…

(Romans 1:1; Luke 17:10)

It’s about Serving PEOPLE…

(John 13:34-35)