December 2025 LiNK
December 2025 LiNK
LiNK: December 2025
Something Fun
Aileen Torola loves to kayak. So, if you're needing some insight on the kayaking world, now you know who to reach out to. You're welcome. :)
Something to Consider
At the Fall Launch I mentioned five priorities we should pay attention to as Gospel Community Leaders if our loyalty is first to God then to everyone and everything else.
Those five priorities include:
It's natural and easy to ensure Gospel Communities together are caring for the practical and physical needs of people in our group. And we should. Yet, we also need to be mindful that everyone's greatest need is spiritual. Our biggest problem is our sin and the best news in the world is that Jesus came to live, die, and rise again from the dead to solve our sin problem.
So, even as people have needs, ultimately they are connected to the spiritual level, where the gospel of Jesus Christ meets us perfectly. For example, if someone is going through a health struggle, it's good and right to pray for healing and help in practical ways. And, be mindful of what is happening for them spiritually. Are they discouraged? Do they feel like God is distant? As you care practically, also remind them of the good news that God will never leave them or forsake them. As you meet physical needs, pray that God would give them resilient faith in him. This is just one example of connecting more noticeable needs with a person's deeper spiritual need.
Those five priorities include:
- Prioritize God's Word over Feelings and Circumstances
- Prioritize Spiritual Needs over Other Needs
- Prioritize God's Opinion over People's Opinions
- Prioritize Prayer over other Leadership Responsibilities
- Prioritize Holiness over Happiness
It's natural and easy to ensure Gospel Communities together are caring for the practical and physical needs of people in our group. And we should. Yet, we also need to be mindful that everyone's greatest need is spiritual. Our biggest problem is our sin and the best news in the world is that Jesus came to live, die, and rise again from the dead to solve our sin problem.
So, even as people have needs, ultimately they are connected to the spiritual level, where the gospel of Jesus Christ meets us perfectly. For example, if someone is going through a health struggle, it's good and right to pray for healing and help in practical ways. And, be mindful of what is happening for them spiritually. Are they discouraged? Do they feel like God is distant? As you care practically, also remind them of the good news that God will never leave them or forsake them. As you meet physical needs, pray that God would give them resilient faith in him. This is just one example of connecting more noticeable needs with a person's deeper spiritual need.
Something Ahead
The upcoming holidays are a perfect time to take a stretch of time off as a Gospel Community. At a minimum look to take two weeks off and up to four weeks. Use that time to rest and be prepared for the next season ahead.
The Annual Leader Login is on January 11th after each service. Plan on stopping in to Room 114 for donuts, coffee, a 5-minute survey, and a gift that's been in the works for a year!
The Annual Leader Login is on January 11th after each service. Plan on stopping in to Room 114 for donuts, coffee, a 5-minute survey, and a gift that's been in the works for a year!
A Random Picture
Aileen kayaking!
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