Vineyard Community Church: Greenwood, Indiana

When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36 (NIV) Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37 (NIV) To Live My Life On Mission Is To Serve God & Others 1. I was created to serve. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) God in his grace chose me even before I was born, and called me to serve him. Galatians 1:15A (GNT) 2. My church family needs my service. All of you together are the one body of Christ, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27B (TLB) You are part of the body of Christ; and now you belong to him . . . in order that we might be useful in the service of God. Romans 7:4B (GNT) 3. I will be rewarded for eternity. (Jesus said,) “My Father will honor anyone who serves me.” John 12:26B (NCV) “Well done, good