Follow-Up Study Guide To:

What’s Missing?

August 30, 2009 Pastor Scott Oldenburgh

There are 2 commitments that Fellowship of the Metroplex asks of its’ people: Serve in the regular ministries of the church (Practice) and serve in the local community (The Game).

ê Why do you think we use the terms practice and the game for the ideas of serving?

ê What is the value of practice?

ê What is the expectation of the game?

ê How do practice and the game differ?

ê How are they the same?

ê How do they depend on each other?

ê What are the obstacles to serving?

ê What does it cost to serve others?

ê When is service the most difficult?

ê What does it take for service to happen effectively in a church? In a community? In your own life?

Read back over Romans 12 and I Corinthians 12

ê What are some of the gifts and abilities that you think God has given you to serve others?

ê How are you currently utilizing those gifts?

ê Are your gifts being used for His kingdom growth?

ê How could you use the gifts, talents, and resources that God has given you to make a difference in His kingdom?

ê Where could this best begin to take place?

This week would be a good time to evaluate your areas of service to the church and the local community

ê Write out every area that you are currently serving in your church . . . in your community.

ê Which of these are you truly enjoying?

ê Why do you find yourself involved in these areas?

ê Are there areas that come to mind in which you wish you were serving, but currently are not? Why?

ê What happens if you become disconnected from the church in your service?

ê What happens if you only serve in the church and become disconnected from the community?

ê What are the values of serving both in the church and in the community?