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What can we accomplish through the card ministry?
- Barnabas was a man who was very instrumental in the spread of the Gospel in the early days of the church. (This is the number one reason we have service through our card ministry). (Acts. 4:36-37)
- Yet, he is not as well known as Paul who we consider to be the first, and greatest, missionary in church history. The members of the club will work behind the scenes to promote the gospel. (Acts. 4:36-37)
- God could have used someone else to facilitate Paul’s introduction to the church and to launch his missionary career, but He used Barnabas. (And Christ chooses to work through all of us today) (Acts. 4:36-37)
- Barnabas is seen in the scriptures providing help, encouragement, comfort, and wisdom to those around him. The aim of the card ministry is described in the character of Barnabas “encourager.” (Acts. 4:36-37)
- In his life he traveled the known world with Paul and Mark. With your cooperation the card ministry we can also travel the world to do the work of the spirit. (Acts 9:26-27)
- Barnabas sold his property in order to donate to the early church. Today, we are unlikely to sell our property and give it to the church, but together we will complete this simple service projects that spread the word of God. (Acts 9:26-27)
- Barnabas is seen in the scriptures providing help, encouragement, comfort, and wisdom to those around him. In many ways he acted like the Holy Spirit in the lives of the apostles. Through our card ministry we can sacrifice our time and money for the spread of the gospel. (Acts 9:26-27)
- Paul sought to become in full communion with the men. He wanted to be among the church leaders doing what God called Him to do. With you in our card ministry we want to reach all. (Acts 9:26-27)
- Barnabas was sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. It could not have been easy to stand up to the church and try to convince them that the man who shortly before was beating and imprisoning Christians was now a believer. Barnabas had enough of a reputation in the Jerusalem church by this time to be trusted by the congregation. On the word of Barnabas, they allowed their former enemy to become one of them. Alongside you in, the card ministry, we can reach the unreachable, the lonely, the depressed, and the sick. (Acts 9:26-27)
- The early church wanted to keep the gospel for themselves, but Paul and Barnabas were convinced that everyone needed the gospel and they were going to the gentiles. With your service in our card ministry we can reach people of all races, creeds, and ages. (Acts 11:22-24)
- Paul and Barnabas were missionaries. Today, we need a missionary team at-home. Our missionary field is where God has placed. With your support in the card ministry we make a difference right-here at home. (Acts 10)
- He was a great example of the need for encourages in the spread of the gospel. God used Barnabas to bring others to their full capacity in ministry. We too can be the encourager to someone else in ministry. For example, a simple card can encourage others to fulfill their calling, to keep climbing, and to not give up. Encouragement can help with self-confidence, effort, motivation, success, self-esteem, and validation. (Acts 13:1-3)
- In Acts 15:37-40 Paul and Barnabas parted their ways due to personality problems with a young minister, but we learn that this division allowed for the training of two really good ministers. With this, we learn that we can minister and train others in the gospel. In fact, God calls us all to be ministers of the gospel. Therefore, through your service in this card ministry we can minister to others. The messages we send conveys the thoughts of the sender; but, it conveys the light and the love that are found in Jesus Christ. We desire to express the love that flows from God’s heart into our hearts and out to the hearts of others.)
