Matt and I are blessed to be a part of several ministries with our local church family. We are thankful that our health and time all allow for this, and that we have been able to follow God’s leading in serving Him where He has called us.
Tonight, we were invited to a special “dessert appreciation night” for one of the ministries we are involved with. The chocolate and peanut butter were incredible of course, but more importantly, we felt so encouraged by the fellowship and so blessed to be a part of a group of people who care about our church body and seek to make a positive difference.
In addition, Matt and I were reflecting on our “High School Huddle Team”. We love having around 25 teens in our home each Sunday, but the weekly event would not be what it is if we were doing it on our own. We’d be completely worn out, we’d likely face a fast burn out, and the teens would certainly get sick of us. ;) However, each Sunday night, we have a team of nine adults that join the teens. This group of adults is a huge help, and we’ve loved forming better relationships with all of them.
Serving side by side with many godly people is a gift. We are so thankful to be a part of these ministry teams.
What are you thankful for this Gratituesday? Write about it on your blog, then come link up with us here. If you don’t have a blog, be sure to leave a comment letting us know what you’re grateful for!
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Thanks again Laura!
I am grateful that today I get to spend the day with 2 of my beautiful grandchildren. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Sounds like a wonderful group of people to work with!
Sounds like a fantastic ministry. Would love for my kids to participate in similar when they get older.
It is a blessing to work in ministry along people who’s ultimate goal is the same as yours.
Having a team to work with really makes a difference, doesn’t it? Thanks for hosting. This week I’m sharing my story of nursing my daughter. It was tough going for a while, but I’m glad I stuck with it, and I want to provide encouragement to other new moms.
Thank you for your story! New moms and moms-to-be need to hear more stories like that.
I love hearing about the ministries you participate in. You are modeling what a Christian couple can do together. Job well done Laura.
Love stopping by for this wonderful link up! Thanks for hosting!
It sounds like you have a great group of people to work with!
I have to take a minute, however, to express my disappointment in some of the bloggers who have linked up posts not associated with your Gratituesday theme. It makes me sad to have come here for their uplifting thoughts and not found them.
I’m with you. I’d love to see everyone who links up sharing something specific that they are grateful for! I’ve felt a little bit stuck in how to handle this, but am always so glad to see the posts linked that are truly focused on thanking God for a blessing!
Good morning! How wonderful and blessed to be part of so many ministries. :) You inspire me.
I just love seeing what you’re thankful for each week. :-)
That is such a blessing. I’m glad you have so many volunteers helping with the huddle. We’ve been in seasons of very active service/volunteering with our church and seasons of rest. Right now I volunteer about once per month in the nursery and that seems like enough for us, for now. I’m sure we will find ourself in another season or more volunteering in the near future.
We have commited to pray for our pastors and staff,(and need to add volunteers)I always pray for encouragement for them!
Today I posted a Gratituesday post about My Church Family! I love my church!!!
How fun Laura! It is great to see how you and your husband are the hands and feet of our Lord, as you serve and join in fellowship. That age can be be hard (especially from what I remember!) so its awesome that those teens have you and Matt and all the other adults that actively care about them.
It is certainly a blessing to be able to work together to achieve a common goal for God and for Jesus and for His church!
Thank-you Laura for hosting your linky! Today I shared my love of jars (like yourself) and the gift I received of many, many jars from a family friend! I also am hosting a Tattler giveaway, please come by and enter! http://thefrugalgreenishmama.com/2012/03/gratituesday-jars-jars-more-jars-giveaway.html
I’m new to Heavenly Homemakers but I’m here because two of my readers said that your blog was their favorite so I had to come and check you out! Thanks for hosting the link-up! I’ll be back ;-)
I linked up. Thanks!
I linked up. Thanks!
I linked up with a post I wrote yesterday, actually. So much to be thankful for this week, and always!
I linked up! Thank you for reminding us of gratitude in everything!
I am thankful for Motherhood. In just 2.5 short years, motherhood has opened my eyes to many blessings I took for granted pre-baby. I see things more clearly and appreciate things so much more now and for that I am truly grateful.
I am thankful that after 10 years of chronic and debilitating illnesses, the Great Physician has allowed me to be healthier! Thanks for hosting this linkup! I just started one (on my small blog)for Mondays, called Marital Oneness Mondays. I would love for you to join me.
Blessings,
~jolene
Thank you for hosting! I hope you enjoy my link up- a day in my life. :)
http://stitchingheartstogether.blogspot.com/2012/03/one-of-those-days-aka-day-in-life.html
Thanks for letting us share our gratitude!