Ministry in the Day to Day

What Ministry Looks Like Right Now Ministry in the day to day has certainly looked different during these times.  I'm so excited to be able to find new ways to reach the community around me- here, near and far.  We recently had a worship night livestream that was such a blessing to us.  We wanted to provide an opportunity where we could just all come together and bring God glory and praise for His goodness.  If you missed the livestream, you can watch the video below:

I've been working steadily on finishing up my application process for extending my stay in the ministry.  It's been so great to just spend more time in the Word and working through that process.  I've also been sewing face masks and helping distribute those to people that need them. The stay at home order for Texas has been lifted and they are slowly opening up things across the state in phases.  Our team has been able to continue work on one of the homes since the homeowner isn't living in the house right now.  We look forward to when restrictions are lifted and we are allowed to work inside the homes once again.   We also have been leading a series of Zoom devotional calls that the church, community and some of our homeowners have joined in on.  That has been such a great way to stay connected to everyone and share time together.  I've been blessed to join on Bible study Zoom calls with my friends back home, be on the IGNITE Youth Ministry calls, and be a part of some of the studies and fellowship that my home church in Blairstown has been doing through Zoom.  It's been such a cool experience for me to still be involved with some of the things going on at home, even from half way across the country. Even amid restrictions of a pandemic God has provided so many opportunities for us to serve and bless those around us and point them to Him.

Financial Update Looking towards the next few months, my budget already is about 5% covered in monthly commitments in addition to some generous one time gifts as well.  I already have a couple monthly supporters that support me financially every month and I thank those of you so very much.  I know in these uncertain times, finances may understandably be a struggle, but if you could prayerfully consider supporting me on a monthly basis or with a one time gift, I would be so grateful.  In the middle of a crisis such as this, it is so important that ministry continue on to serve and point people to Jesus.  No amount is too small to make a difference!  It is thanks to supporters like you, all taking part in the ministry, that I'm capable of being here.  Please pray that as I pursue this application process that God would provide the funds that I need in order to continue serving in the ministry.

To support me financially please follow the link below and designate "Account 2840- Wierzbicki". If it is a monthly gift, please note that in the comments so I can budget accordingly. Give Here Checks can be made payable to "EFCA" and mailed to: Evangelical Free Church of America 901 E 78th St Minneapolis, MN 55420-1300 Memo Line: Account #2840- Wierzbicki

How can you be a part of responding to the  COVID-19 pandemic? In these times of varied rules and regulations for social distancing, here are some ideas that we have heard of or come up with ourselves to encourage and help others. -PRAY!  Keep praying for the world, our country, those that are sick, those unemployed, and the essential workers on the front lines every day.  Pray for peace and unity among us all when things are tense and stress runs high. -Reach out to others and see if they need anything, especially the elderly and those that are immunocomprimised.  If you're running to the grocery store, see if you can get anything for them. -Continue to be a part of online meetings and ministry.  There are more church services, Bible studies, and prayer groups being streamed online than ever before.  Get involved and share with your friends! -If you sew, find out from your local hospital how you can help make some fabric masks to help with the shortage. -Continue to tithe to your local church.  They still have expenses while being "a church without walls".  Pastors still need to be paid and building expenses are still there. -Write some cards to your church family, loved ones, those in nursing homes, and your neighbors. -Consider sending a volunteer team to serve for the week once we are all clear from the virus to do so.  It would be such an encouragement to our homeowners and staff!  I would love to hear some ideas you might have and how your church is reaching your community! For more COVID-19 resources, click here.