Making a Difference in my Workplace

We are so glad and privileged to have Ms. Tess Angeles, GCF General Secretary who spoke to us yesterday about-- "Making a Difference in my Workplace". There were 13 people present in our fellowship who were encouraged in giving our best to the One.

The summary of the message is as follows:

Christianity is a day-by-day, moment by moment walk with the Lord. But How do Christians fit in this world? How should a Christian view his/her work? How should he/she behave there? Should he/she enjoy his/her profession or merely endure it? Should the sincere follower of Christ leave the workplace and enter "full-time Christian work" as a sign of maturity and deep-level commitment? Is a believer justified in allowing his job to interfere with his spiritual growth? Is it ethical for the Christian to view hi/her workplace simply as one more area to evangelize?

Understanding WORK- Genesis 1 paints the first picture of work, God was at work! He created, made, set, increased the numbers, etc. And His work brought Him joy. In Genesis 2, Adam accepted the job without question (this was before he sinned). Genesis 3 was the "curse of the ground..." Work was twisted but it is still God's design.


The Role of Workplace in the Kingdom Agenda

1. YEAST influences the whole- Matthew 13:33
God can start with your own life to influence others. How can you make a difference being a yeast in your workplace? Are you afraid or ashamed of telling the gospel?

2. LIGHT and Good deeds bring glory to God- Matthew 5:14-16
The work of Christ should be displayed in your life. how can you make a difference being a light in your workplace? What examples of "good works" that will make people glorify God when they see you? Things that you do are part of the light that radiates to other people.

3. MUSTARD seed- Matthew 13:31-32
Can you think of a time or a way that something small grew to become very influential part of the Christian work? When and how did it happen?

4. GROWING seed- Mark 4:26-29
Can you think of a time or a way that you have done something in your work by your own? Don't work alone-- work with HIM!

How Do We Make a Difference in our Workplace?

1. WHAT WE DO- make a difference!
a. Proper attitude toward AUTHORITY- Colossians 3:22-25 and 1 Peter 2:18
b. Willingness to show INITIATIVE- Proverbs 6:6-8
c. Commitment to EXCELLENCE- Colossians 3:23-24
d. Good and old-fashioned HONESTY- Ephesians 4:28

2. WHO WE ARE- a loving Christ-like character; kind, gentle, cheerful, with dignity.

3. WHAT WE SAY- the Word of God must be articulated to evoke others to believe. Always be prepared to have an answer when people ask you of the HOPE you have in your life. Share it gently and with clarity.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Next week will be our special day, we will gather for our quarterly event-- CALL CENTER AGENTS' DAY! Invite your friends and colleauges to come. We will have Rev. Lito Villoria as our speaker continuing our series in "FINDING FULFILLMENT IN THE WORKPLACE".