Ministry?

As many of you know I have just returned from South Korea. My sister and her husband have lived over there for four years. I was so happy to see how they have built a life over there. They have some wonderful friends and have built some amazing relationships. They are different then when they left. I mean this in a good way. Before they went overseas they were both really "involved" with a local church. They were in church most of the days of the week "serving" on different "ministries". 

Me and my sister, Sheretta

Seeing them in Korea reminded how those "ministries" are not really "ministries". Now before you get your spiritual feelings hurt let me explain. Our ministry is outside of the church. Now I do understand that not everyone can travel outside of the country, but what about working in our communities? We get so caught up in the dance ministry, parking lot ministry and the music ministry, but we never volunteer at a soup kitchen or give to missionaries. 

They both have a heart for serving. My brother in law has a heart for encouraging and helping kids. His work as a counselor has helped so many kids. He even left Korea to serve in Indonesia on a mission trip. 

Ron in Indonesia

I definitely have a renewed feeling toward missions and doing ministry different. I want to get outside my American and Christian bubbles and do more. I don't want to stand before God one day and all I have to show for in life is that I sang in the choir and was an usher at church. I want him to be able to see how I lived my life to help and serve others. 

My sister and brother in law probably don't grasp the impact of the lives they have touched, but I can. I am excited to see what the future holds for them in their next endeavor. 

 Mark 16:15