Teamwork

It's incredible to see what a team can accomplish when they work not as individuals striving for their own good, but as a team, striving together for the good of the whole team.  That's really what the concept of synergy is all about--a team is greater than the sum of the individuals.  And when those individuals really care about each other, even greater things can be accomplished.  Just being a part of that group is a tremendous joy!  That's the way the Apostle Paul envisioned the church!  Christian fellowship is a greater joy than even being part of a great team—because it is being part of a great team that really cares about one another.  Even more than a team, the church is a family – a family of faith.  Listen to what the Apostle Paul had to say:


(scripture of the week)
"If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ,
if any comfort from his love,
if any fellowship with the Spirit,
if any tenderness and compassion,
then make my joy complete by being like-minded,
having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose."      (Philippians 2.1,2)
 
(prayer of the week)
Loving Lord, help me to find my place in your family of faith and learn to use my gifts and talents to serve you and serve others with a spirit of love and unity.  Help me to discover the joy of giving and serving in your name.  And help me to encourage someone to discover their gifts and talents and learn to use them as part of your family of faith, through your love and grace, amen.
 
Open your heart to God’s amazing love!
 
(quote of the week)
You need teamwork to make a dream work! –John Maxwell
 
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