Col 3:23-24 (NIV)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
My family and I would like to congratulate Sis. Beth Montalla Miclat and the WIN – Al Ain Ushering Ministry for another successful year of faithful service to the Lord and His church on their 8th anniversary. God bless the work of your hands. The Father who sees you in secret will reward you openly.
This year, the ushers of this church has chosen for their theme, “USHERING WITH EXCELLENCE,” based on Colossians 3:23-24. It is their sincerest desire to serve the Lord with zeal and enthusiasm and not just going through the motions of ministry. I am blessed to be partners with them in the ministry for they represent the pastors and council leaders whenever they meet the people coming in to worship the Lord. My prayer for them is that they do their ministry with great joy so that the people will see and hear and put their trust in the Lord through their testimony and example.
If ever there is a need to describe the meaning of service, I will always point the Ushers as prime examples to illustrate this point. Though they meet people in church and guide them into the service yet their motivation is not just to serve men but to serve the Lord. Their service to the Lord is actually reflected in their service to the brethren. This is their calling and mission.
During our worship today I have chosen the song “ NOT TO US.” I dedicate this song not only to the Lord of the harvest but also to our ushers. The words of the song like:
“Equipping us to serve You”
“For humble acts of righteousness, We freely volunteer to do Your work”
“Father You have chosen the weak and the broken for these ones are the vessels through whom You command Your strength”
“Not to us but to You be all the praises Not to us but to the glory of Your grace”
“Not for us but for the honour of Your name”
totally reflect the hearts and lives of our ushers. They are truly “Ambassadors of Reconciliation.”
To serve with excellence is not perfection of actions done but the purity of motivation. Our motivation is to work for the Lord and not just being men-pleasers. If we please God first eventually we will also please men in the process. If so, then we can claim the promise of God’s word that we shall receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
I encourage every believer to be a part of this great ministry. All you need today is a willing heart to serve the Lord. Expect a reward from Him although you may feel that people are not appreciating what you are doing. “It is the Lord Christ you are serving”
May the Lord bless all the servants of God!
Ps Edward, Sis. Marlene, David John and Sally Joy
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