wow, finally manage to reset my password and all...
talents:
~ admin / collect $$
~ planning ahead
~ getting things done in a systematic way
~ listening
possible challenges & solutions:
~ finding a common time for cell -- after service? wkdays is too tiring...
~ sharing -- we need to know each other well enough to build a certain level of trust and rapport. start off with simple 'teambuilding' so we get to know everyone and be comfy with one another. for deeper sharing, split.
~ accountability -- i believe we should learn to be accountable not just to the leader, but also to one another. even in the little things, like if not going cell/service, can let others know. encourage one another to do QT, pray for one another in small grps.
~ more delays and dragging -- give everyone a chance to make decision.
~ different perspective coz women tend to be more of a feeler, and guys more of a thinker -- don't pass judgment, be more open.
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16 years ago
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Hi!! sorry for the late post... i'm soooo sooo sick... hope my post will make sense =)
eh.. felt prompted to do some search on "talents".. found this article... =)
Parable of the talents
by Ray Watson
“Well done good and faithful servant”
How to be a faithful steward of that which God has given you
The parable of the talents is found in Matthew chapter 25. It actually deals with the subject of money, but has broader application as well. The master gave three different amounts of money to three of his servants to invest as each was able, according to his ability. The servant with the most invested his amount wisely and so did the second, each according to his ability. The second man’s return was not as much as the first, but then he did not have as much to start with. God commends the first two servants as being faithful with what had been given them. But the third servant with the smallest talent did not use it and gave the master no return on His investment. His master called him unprofitable, lazy and “wicked”. Obviously God takes this business of being faithful with what you have been entrusted with, very seriously.
I feel sorry for the unfaithful servant, because he made a tragic mistake. I do not believe he was necessarily “lazy” on purpose, he may have just failed to realise the significance of what he was given, and, as a result, failed to put it to good use. It was “only one” talent, and compared to the five talents given to the other man, what use was his one? Why even try and compete?
Many people today are making this same mistake. How often have you heard this………”Oh, I can’t sing very well, I don’t think I should audition for the church choir.” Or……“My guitar playing isn’t very good, I could take lessons, but what’s the point, there are so many much more talented than I am.” Or the budding songwriter / author whose efforts pale in comparison to those seasoned in the industry, giving up after their first big “no”.
There is a huge mistake being made by these millions of one-talent-holders in the kingdom, and it is this - the vast majority of kingdom business must be done by these people, and if they fail to do their part, the business of the kingdom is largely left undone. Not many people are given five talents and even fewer are given ten. The majority of people in the Kingdom are just one talent people, and most of the work of the kingdom is going to be done by the vast majority of these people. There are very few “gospel stars” or famous christian authors or well known evangelists. Most people are not saved by the eloquence of the worlds most gifted speakers. Most people are saved by the faithful workmate or relative who shares the gospel with them – imperfectly, but effectively nevertheless. Most people do not go to their local church to have some famous gospel group lead them in worship. No, it is the humble church musician who faithfully gives his one talent every Sunday, doing his best to honor the Lord with what has been entrusted to him. What would the forest be like if only the birds who sang the best were allowed to sing? It would be a very silent place. Where would the church be if only the world’s best were allowed to sing and play their instruments before the Lord? It would be a very quiet place. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!”
The earth is robbed of God’s plan of bringing ministry to a hurt and dying world when the gifts He sends into the earth are despised by those who receive them. are unwise” ( 2Cor.10:12 ) “Let every man prove his own work and then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in aHave you despised your talent? Have you hidden it somewhere, too discouraged or too self centred to see beyond your own poor self image? It’s not about you. When God gave you a gift to sing dance play write or whatever, He wasn’t thinking about you, He was thinking of somebody else. We need to stop thinking about ourselves and comparing our gift with others, and just get on with the business of being faithful givers of what we’ve got. “They that compare themselves among themselves nother.” ( Gal.6:4) Acknowledge the uniqueness of your own calling, and give yourself to the world. Do not be unfaithful to those God has called you to by holding back your gift, because you are too proud to admit to the world that you are only a “one talent” vessel.
Another reason every person should be faithful with their “talent” is for the sake of authenticity and uniqueness. When God made you He made you uniquely different. He gave you a background and perspective on life that no one else has. That means you have a story to tell that no one else can tell. He gave you a voice like none other, and like a finger print it uniquely identifies you. There is a beauty to your voice that cannot be matched by any other, and when you sing it has a sound that captures the ear because of its uniqueness. Rarity is what gives something it’s value. Diamonds are more valuable than coal because there is less of them. You are unique, and therein lies your great value to the world. No one will ever sing like you. No one will ever write songs like you. No one will ever minister quite like you. So who is going to sing your song if not you? No one can compete with you. You are the best “you” there is. It may only be one talent, but someone somewhere in the overall scheme of things needs what you have. That is why God judges so harshly the unfaithful servant, because by despising the gift entrusted to you, you deny someone something that was your responsibility to supply.
yup.... part of the article that i felt speaks to me... hope it encourages you too...
okie... back to the main point.. my little hopefully not very groggy thoughts...
1) what are the talents you can offer to the group?
- organise/plan outings...
- free theraputic massage?? haha... anyone?
- sensitive and good listener
- my love for community services
- good supporter... can take lead if needs to
2) what are the possible challenges posed when in a mixed big group?
- in depth sharings
- not stable groups... most of the time will be spend "ice-breaking?"
- more opinions/ more delays...
3) what are the ground rules to set to overcome the challenges?
- split up for sharing but still muz try to create opportunity to mixed up so as to prevent clique from forming?
- accountability... i'm sorry i'm quite bad in this. but i will learn =)
- create a chance for everyone to share.. i think worksheet/blog is like a good idea...
That's all for me now.... hope is relevant...
finally...
But remember, very few are given the privilege AND RESPONSIBILITY of ten talents. Just make sure you are faithful with whatever you have been given, and do not despise the day of small beginnings.
love, sandy!!
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