Doing Church as a Team

As a part of my internship at my church, I am reading a book called "Doing Church As a Team" by Wayne Cordeiro. At the end of each chapter are thought questions-I have chosen to blog my answers...

1.) Read John 15:16. If God were to tell you six things that he wants for your life to stand for, what would they be?
John 15:16 (New International Version)
16You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
· Protection of the oppressed and hurting
· Protection of the truth of his word and its importance in our everyday lives
· Passionate worship in music and in life
· Pro-active leadership development in self and others
· Pursuing relationships with believers and non-believers alike
· Purposeful interaction with people in every life situation

2.) Why do you think God gave you certain gifts and placed you in a specific church?
I don’t believe in chance. I chose Mountain Ridge church because of the family atmosphere and the instant bond that I felt with the people. I believe that I have specific gifts that fit the specific needs of the church. Because God placed me at mountain ridge, I play an integral role in reaching the Redmond area for Christ, and strengthening and empowering MRCC family members in their faith. I take that opportunity/responsibility seriously.

3.) What is one thing you want to accomplish before God takes you home? Write as a prayer.
Father, there are so many things I want to accomplish-I want to serve you with my whole life. I desire to be a good friend, and a good wife, but mostly I want to be a good mother. Lord, please give me the opportunity and responsibility to raise children who love and serve you with their whole life. I want to mother children from my own body and also to mother those who have no one to raise them and comfort them. I want to be a part of raising up a generation that honors you and brings you glory-please let me a part of that! Not my will but yours be done.

Originally, I told my pastor that I would do two chapters a week, but after this first chapter I realized I can only do one chapter a week-these questions prompted the re-writing of my life purpose statement and included a lot of deep introspection.