Bruce Mortimer: “Say Yes”
By Bruce Mortimer
Fifteen years ago, Cheryl Anderson asked if I would consider adding some keyboards to the MPC praise band over the summer. That was an easy “yes” as the family enjoyed the Vacation Bible School and the 5 min vs. 35 min commute to church was wonderful. We ended up staying....
Often, saying “yes” can be easy. It doesn’t have to cost anything, and it can return far more than you put in. As a musician, I think what drives all of us in the band is the enjoyment of working with a group of superbly talented musicians every week. The fact that it also provides a service to the Church is a bonus—I’m blessed to have this opportunity.
Other things are a little harder to say “yes” to. For example, volunteering can be a step into the unknown, requiring gumption and a commitment. There are plenty of opportunities to choose from, but perhaps we’re all guilty of waiting for a personal invitation or simply not paying attention. I think anyone who has said yes to volunteering would confirm that these experiences are usually fun, and contributing makes you feel better about yourself and your community.
It gets easier to spot opportunities when you say “yes” to helping with some of the many Church activities—from missions and social justice to church dinners, small groups, buildings, landscape, maintenance, the parking lot, and the finance committee. You may have just the skills those committees didn’t even know they needed.
Of course, the Church will always need - and gladly accept – all financial support to carry out its mission. We are blessed with a large church campus, but it comes with significant capital maintenance costs. Although the Church is growing, our community’s discretionary income is declining. If we all expanded our stewardship beyond financial contributions to include offering our time and talents, we could make a difference by reducing expenses at the church – making the financial contributions reach further down the endless list.
God has entrusted all of us with time, talents, and finances to further His kingdom. Saying “yes” is really answering a calling.
So try to find one of the many opportunities that you can say “yes” to - even if it isn’t advertised or posted on a large signboard. Use your gifts to serve others and support the Church’s mission - say “YES”.
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