For support of this statement, let’s go to the dictionary’s definition for both words. Service is defined as: Employment in duties or work for another. Servitude is defined as: Submission to a master; forced labor imposed as a punishment.

Do you see the difference?  Service means employing. Employing means wages! Wages means compensation! Hallelujah, there is a benefit in service! We may not get compensated in terms of money all the time (although I believe in blessing God’s ministers). But we can rest assured that our heavenly time card will account for our deeds done.

It is a slap in the face of God to serve mammon (secular employment, volunteer organizations, etc.) with vigor, excitement, willingness and enthusiasm, yet sigh and complain when asked to do anything in God’s House. Jesus is our example: For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me” (John 6:38).  Does serving someone else in ministry excite you? It should. It’s our reasonable service!

Make no mistake, this is not a step that we can skip. Are you finding yourself defeated in your ministry effectiveness? Do you feel like you are going around in circles, having no impact or consistent anointing? Check your serve!

God will not violate His spiritual law of stewardship St. Luke 16:10-13 says . “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.  Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in what is another man’s, who will give you what is your own?
“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”

I’ve heard it said, “A lesson not learned must be repeated.” Many times, helps workers or parishioners are frustrated in ministry because they are trying to serve God in spite of their service to others (Or the lack thereof). Sorry friend…it can’t be done. Until you walk obediently, humbly and genuinely in worship under your pastoral covering without malice or jealousy, you can never see the fullness of what God wants to do in the House.

“Service is not a Four Letter Word!”

H.E.L.P.S. is often defined by the acronym, Having Enough Loving People Serving. As such the emphasis is usually placed on the words Enough and/or Loving. Both words play equally significant roles in the whole Worship experience.  However, we will focus on the word Service.

In the mid 1980’s, a small airline company called People’s Express began focusing on getting customers to their destinations faster, for less. They decided that Americans wanted fewer perks and lower costs. They made the airline ticket purchase process similar to that of buying a Greyhound bus ticket. If you wanted snacks and a soft drink on the flight, it would cost you extra. The planes were smaller and the seats similar to those on a chartered bus. In other words, “just the bare necessities”-style, expeditious travel took the place of service, convenience and luxury.

The only problem was that the airline did not properly assess the core of what the American public really wanted (and still do)….SERVICE! Their misconception cost them their business and they eventually filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. You see, we can tolerate fast food and drive-thru shortcuts in some things. But when it comes to most things, we will not skimp on service. Now, if the world has that much sense, surely we, the Church should as well.

People coming into our church deserve to be served and treated to the best possible worship experience! If they were the Queen of Sheba, their very breath should be taken away by the sheer execution of our serve! But because God is a God of divine order, this experience first starts with recognizing the spiritual authority Jesus has set in the Church. We only qualify ourselves to serve Him by our willingness to serve others. Jesus is our model.

“We must be willing to unashamedly and fervently serve the ministry gift of the pastor or whoever the overseer or visionary is.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For More Information Contact:

Kim Beasley
Ministry Liaison
(213) 290-4656 (LA)
Email

THIS MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY MARK PEAY WANTS YOU TO REMEMBER TO “GET ALONE”

Gospel Sensation Mark Peay Celebrates his Upcoming Album Release of “Alone with You” With a Web Site Launch on May 31.

California contemporary Christian artist Mark Peay will debut his new web site MarkPeay.com on May 31 to showcase his new album, “Alone with You, Live from the Faithdome”, scheduled to be released June 15. The new web site shines the spotlight on Peay’s body of work while providing a soul stirring glimpse into the producer, playwright, pianist and worship artist.

Peay is a sought-after teacher and music workshop clinician. He has served as a Music Director for Grammy nominated vocalist, Kelly Price and famed playwright, Tyler Perry, as well as numerous church ministries including Crenshaw Christian Center Ministries, where he serves as Music and Worship Arts Coordinator under the leadership of Apostle Frederick K.C. Price and Pastor Frederick Price, Jr.

MarkPeay.com offers web site visitors the opportunity to preview and purchase “Alone with You, Live from the Faithdome”, as well as Peay’s other musical ministry works. The site also showcases Peay’s extraordinary musical children’s stage play, “Lemonade!” and his powerhouse music and arts workshops.

“Lemonade!” is the inspirational urban tale that depicts the determination and perseverance of a group of talented young performers who must succeed against all odds to fulfill their desire to be America’s next Super-Star Sensation. Needing to raise funds for their share of expenses to travel out of state for the audition, they encounter powerful life-lessons in their journey and develop lasting friendships along the way.

Soloists, church choirs, and musicians who are looking for an edge to make their voices and talents stand out can book Peay for a workshop.  Communicating the Pastor’s vision through song, developing and growing a Worship Arts Ministry, how to create a fresh, relevant sound and more are covered in the workshops.

For more information about Mark Peay or to book him for an interview, email or call (213) 290-4656 (Kim) or to book him for a venue, email or call (213) 290-3370 (Ellis). Gospel music fans who are thirsty for more of Peay’s music can “Get Alone” with him on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace.

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