“Greater Things” Thursday #12 – Ministry for Single Christians

Lebanon Road’s theme for 2011 is “Greater Things.” For an introduction to our theme, including a video, click here. Each Thursday, we write about a program or work that we want to do even better at in this year.

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One of our newest ministries at Lebanon Road is our ministry for single Christians. One of our members came to our elders a few months ago with a proposal of not just “starting” a program, but researching and making it the best it could be right from the start. We have many members here who are unmarried, and the ministry is doing a great job encouraging and teaching these members.

While still new, the ministry has held classes, had social functions, and enjoyed other periods of fellowship. They are also leading certain areas within the congregation (including something we will discuss in the “Greater Things” Thursday in about 2 weeks).

One of the great things done in preparation and in getting this ministry started was going to other congregations to learn how they have been successful, but also to allow for more interaction in different functions in the future.

We have also given a small space in our bulletin to this ministry for the past few weeks. The leader of this work does a good job of putting short, but very encouraging, notes that help us all understand more about the ministry.

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To strive for greater things, I have just two suggestions. First, I want to see our congregation praying more for this ministry. Not only is it helpful, but it is new. It is hard to get a new ministry off the ground. Even if we don’t pray for “the  ministry,” I hope we will pray more for those who are single.

Also, we need more involvement. We do not have a large number of single adults, but we have a significant number. I pray more will see the good that is being done by this group, and will want to learn more.