MAY THEME – CHURCH ALIVE: Living As His Body In A Broken World.

SUNDAY’S SERMON SUMMARY

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Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart

EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.” — 1 Corinthians 12:7  

In John 6, a young boy showed up with what looked like an insignificant offering—five barley loaves and two small fish. In a crowd of thousands, it seemed laughably small. But when placed in the hands of Jesus, that simple lunch became the seed of a miracle. Not only were thousands fed, but there were twelve baskets of leftovers. God doesn’t need something big to do something great—He needs something surrendered.

You may think your gift is too small to matter. But in God’s kingdom, availability often outweighs ability. A note of encouragement, a warm meal delivered in love, a whispered prayer, a ride offered, a kind word spoken at the right time—these are not small things. They are seeds of eternal significance. Don’t compare your offering to someone else’s—just bring it to Jesus and watch Him multiply it. Your obedience is what He blesses, not your impressiveness.

A quiet teenager volunteered to run the PowerPoint slides during worship. He didn’t speak much and rarely drew attention. Most people barely noticed him in the booth. But one Sunday, a visitor approached with tears in her eyes and said, “The Scriptures on the screen during that last song touched me so deeply, I gave my heart to Jesus.” What seemed like a routine task turned into a divine moment of salvation. The boy didn’t preach, but he helped someone see Jesus—and that’s the power of offering your gift.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for the unique gift You’ve placed in me. Forgive me when I’ve doubted its value. Help me to offer it freely, faithfully, and joyfully—even if no one sees but You. Take what I have and use it to bless others and bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Daily Challenge: Do one simple act of service today that you might normally overlook—whether it’s holding the door, sending a text, or praying silently for someone. Trust that no act done in love is ever wasted.

Reflection Question: What small gift or ability have I been holding back, thinking it wasn’t important enough to use? What’s one way I can offer it to the Lord this week?

THURSDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS

Ann Stanley – Waiting On Heart Valve 

Gail Sparks  

James Garner

Roy Loyd

Steven Parker

Angela Bryan’s Sister

Beth – A Friend Of Amy Garners  

Danny Jarrard 

Darlene Wiggins

David Newby

Debbie Foskey

Doris Loyd

Dr. and Mrs. Davis

Eric Magnusson’s Mother

Eric Ward

Friend of Linda Hodge

Gayle Sparks

George & Linda Alexander 

George Calhoon

James Burnette

James Parker

Jessica Headrick

Jodi Bateman 

John McClain’s Mother

June Cronan’s Sister

June Davis

Kailey Bateman

Kathryn Raines

Kim McClain’s Mother 

Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda

Lee Cronan

Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom

Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah 

Lonzo Christian 

Lori Blount’s Mother

Mary William’s Granddaughter

Mary Williams

Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom

Marynell Ford  

Mike, Gwen, Michael Rice Family – Friends of Blount’s – Car Accident

Mrs. Franklin 

Nora Allison

Pastor Driskell 

Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA

Scarlett – Marynell’s Granddaughter

Scott Lanier 

Steve Michaels

Theresa Bain’s Granddaughter

Tom Witcher