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hat’s the big deal with ge�ng everyone to serve others? Why not just have everyone serve themselves? A�er all, that would cut out the trouble of figuring out what other people want.
Magnolia Baptist Church
"Every person a place to serve and a place to belong." June 2012
The fact of the ma�er is this: God works this way (Jesus declared, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45), and wants us to do the same. God set it up so that serving others accomplishes almost everything He desires of us. We find purpose in service. We step into our Kingdom ci�zenship when we serve. Faith in Jesus places us in the Kingdom. Our service is ac�ve ci�zenship. Service for the Chris�an is a privilege, a God ordained right. We get to serve! So what does it take to serve others? Check out this from the Rev. Dr. Mar�n Luther King Jr. “Everybody can be great. . . because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” We serve because of what God has done for us already. The more we serve others, the more we engage the way of God. The more we engage the way of God the more we see God in our lives and others see God in us. We become more like Jesus when we live out the way of Jesus. As we think about serving others, here are a few encouragements (mo�va�ons) to serve: 1. We Pass God’s Blessings on to Others It’s a good thing that God blesses us, but that’s not the end of it. Like a cup that is filled up to provide drinks for others, God’s work in our lives is not intended to stay “ours.” 2 Corinthians 9:8-12 says, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all �mes, you may abound in every good work. As it is wri�en, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and mul�ply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.” Our blessings are to be shared with others. Pass it on. Pay it forward. Bless others with your service just as God has blessed you by His. 2. We Lose Focus on Ourselves Admit it, when everything is about ME, I become MEserable. Every slight and every setback becomes magnified into a full scale tragedy. “How could this happen to ME?” “Why doesn’t God love ME?” “Listen to ME?” “Care about ME?” ME…ME…ME…but it’s not about ME! Really, it’s note even about them either. It is all about HIM! Serving others puts my heart, mind, soul and strength in a posi�on to engage the ways of God. Jesus affirms this. Read Mark 12:28-34 and then pick the newsle�er back up for more.
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3. We Fulfill the Reason Why We are Here God could have called you to heaven the moment you chose to follow Jesus if life was all about finding the right answers and filling in the blanks. However, God has le� us here to complete the work that Jesus started. That includes serving others. Read Ephesians 2:8-10 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gi� of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
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God doesn’t ask us to serve others out of our own resources. That’s like trying to start a business with Monopoly money. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would empower Chris�ans for the Gospel’s sake: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 Furthermore, Jesus, himself, declared that His followers would do even greater work than what He did: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12
John and Bobbie Pearson Wycliffe Bible Translators - Spain
Honestly, these words of Jesus keep me up at night. If Jesus speaks the truth, why don’t I believe Him when I read these words? Jesus promises us power, ability and opportunity to serve as He served.
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They have turned over the Aragonés New Testament and I hope that I can embrace the possibili�es of this promise and let it impact the way I relate to are still waiting to hear from the and serve others. I will pray the same for you. entity in charge of the printing. They left Spain for the U.S. on Glad to be your pastor, May 21st and will be in the U.S. until the later part of July. While they are in California & Arizona, Jeremy K. Bratcher they will stay connected in order to respond to any communication about the Aragonés New Testament. They are awaiting word from Denmark about the ‘plates’ to review for the printing. Please pray for speedy processing on Denmark’s end. The Pearsons want to see the WORD in the hands of the people. Please pray for their time spent with family while in the U.S. John has commitments with his elderly mom and some of his siblings. She is now 97 Travis Wylde Jake Climer - Savanna and they are working through Biola University paperwork together. Please also Nathan King - Savanna B.S. Physics & Bible pray for the Pearsons as they Josh Kiser - Savanna University of Southern California, want to visit as many ministry partners as possible. Civil Engineering Jordan Eichenlaub - Savanna Are we it? If I’m not, then why not?
High School
congratulations Graduates
Monique Rivera - Savanna Mauricio Roque - Savanna Nathan Sawyer - Pacifica Alec Kirby - Cypress Branch Christian School in Anaheim Jesse Sembrano - Kennedy Jessica Gough - Cypress Emily Palminteri - Cypress Kiersten Laxamana - Oxford
College
Rose Kirby California State University, Fullerton Bachelors of science in nursing Anna Lepkowski California State University, Fullerton Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science Joel Ramm Fullerton College Associate of Arts
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Cliff & Joanne Barker Ramon & Aurita Viray Rainier & Monette Laxamana Jerry & Carol Henning Mike & Sue Dorsi Larry & Pam McMillan Chuck & Robyn Nordell Daryle & Linda McGunigale
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Werhner & Rajane Orilla Larry & Melinda Gassman Tom & Kathi Kiser Ron & Dayna Taylor David & Cindy Kirby Tony & Judi Raper David & Amanda Borg
Frontline Student Ministry
Men's Ministry Father’s Day Bingo!
Night of Inspirational Music
Saturday, June 9th 6:30pm Dessert & Beautiful music See Nathan to buy your ticket. $6.00 June 19th Summer Kick-Off BBQ for the youth and their family. 6:30pm
LAUNCH
Young Adult Join us on Sunday, June 3rd 7:00pm MBC Leuschner Hall If you are out of high school and under the age of 26 and want to stay current with the LAUNCH activities join us at the Magnolia Baptist Church College Group on Facebook.
Wear the colors of your favorite sports team and bring any or all of the following: Fathers, children, grandfathers, grandkids, uncles, mentors, coaches, and father figures. Lots of fun and prizes awarded.
Pizza Dinner
6:00 PM, June 16th in Leuschner Hall. $5 for Adults and $3 for Children
IRON MEN’S BREAKFAST Magnolia Baptist Church Saturday June 30th 7:30am $5.00 donation (new guests; breakfast is on us) Please rsvp: Dan Guerrero dan@willick.com so we can order food for everyone.
Magnolia Daycare REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP Our Summer Camp program has been used by families in West Anaheim for many years. This all day program of activities and outings not only provides child care through the summer but an opportunity for spiritual, social, physical and intellectual growth. The program begins on June 25, 2012 and ends August 24th. The weekly fee is $145 per student. There is a registration fee and some outings require an additional fee for admission.
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