New Church Foundation

One of our tasks as human beings is to learn about our personal gifts and interests, and find ways of using them to serve others.

Readings

Blessed is the person who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he or she shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but her leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8)

Let your light so shine before people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

Reflection

Write down three gifts you have that could possibly serve your local church. Talk to your local pastor today about how you can get involved.

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This Week's Article

Volunteering
By Anna Woofenden

How is volunteering related to my eternal life?
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Q and A

I often hear references to 'use'. How is one 'useful'?
Being useful is loving the Lord and serving your neighbor. This can show up in many different ways, depending on the gifts and talents God gave you. When you perform your occupation faithfully, honestly, and justly, that is useful. When you are present with friends and family and support them in times of need, that is useful. When you reach out to a stranger, you serve a use. When you honor the Lord through prayer, reflection on His Word, and worship, that is useful. This "doctrine of use" is important in the New Church, because we believe that in Heaven everyone performs uses and takes great enjoyment in doing so. Heaven is not a place to sit on a cloud and lounge around. Like earth, it is a place where we use the gifts and talents the Lord has given us to help and serve others.