One of my ministries is to participate in
The Hallelujah Gospel Family. This is a
network of gospel choirs spread throughout Japan. In addition to participating in the choir at
my local church, I also write a short evangelistic message introducing one of
the songs in the repertoire for the term.
This is published in a booklet each member receives with the song lyrics. I have been doing this for several years, and
the members of my choir enjoy reading it.
Earlier this month our family was
ministering in a church with no pastor about an hour from here. My dad had me give a brief testimony. When the service was done a lady came up to
my dad holding her Gospel Choir booklet and said, “Is it really him?” She had the page open to my writing. My parents assured her I was really the
writer. She then shared how her choir
had all been moved to tears upon reading my message. She then went around the room showing others
in the church my written message. I was encouraged to know people are reading
it. However, as I pondered this I was
again challenged to write my messages to stimulate the hearts of those who are
not yet Christ followers to plunge into faith.
Lord, help me a good steward of this gift You have entrusted to me!
