Helping Hands

by W. R. Jones
 

 
 


Was it you who spoke to that couple in the parking  lot last Sunday morning? I heard you greet them cheerfully  with ``Good morning, I'm so glad to see you today!''

    Was it you with the smile and the hearty handshake  who greeted folks out in the vestibule between services  Sunday?

    Was it you who noticed a member who looked a little  ``down'' and then took time to talk to him or her earnestly  about God's love and concern? Everyone comes to services  with some burden. It helps so much when Christians help  ``bear one another's burden'' (Galatians 6:2).

    Was it you who noticed those visitors who were seated  near you? It helped when you introduced yourself and your  wife to them and to some of your friends close by.

    Was it you who saw that young mother with two small  children come into services last Sunday? You informed her  about the nursery and offered your help. Your  thoughtfulness really helped her to be in the right attitude  of worship.

    Was it you who last week entertained some of our new  members in your home? If you have ever been new in a  community, you know how much an invitation like that  means. How important it is that we reach out to new  members.

    Was it you? Well, if it was, you were a blessing to  those who are important to God. In these many ways, you  help Christ to minister to people when you greet visitors,  seek out the lonely and show hospitality to fellow  Christians. This kind of positive, excited, happy attitude will  do much to build up the body of Christ. And the wonderful  thing about it is... EVERYONE CAN DO IT.

 
 

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