GRACE GIFTS

Discovering the UNIQUE JOY God Has for You

Weekly Text from John

John 9:1 12; 35 41

Last Weeks Memory Verse

1Cor. 12:7 To each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the benefit of all.

This Weeks Memory Verse

1 Timothy 4 14 , .

Do not neglect the gift that is in you. 1 Tim. 4:14a

Next Weeks Memory Verse

1 (VOICE) 1 Corinthians Corinthians12:4-6 12:4 (VOICE) 4 Now there are many kinds of grace gifts, but they are 4 Now there are many kinds of grace gifts, but they all from the same Spirit. 5 There are many different are all from the same Spirit. ways to serve, but theyre all directed by the same Lord. 6 There are many amazing working gifts in the church, but it is the same God who energizes them all in all who have the gifts.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NASB) 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.

Weekly Gift & Gift-Mixes

Very few people are limited to one gift. But each week well focus on a particular gift, and then look at how it can be used in ministry with a combination of a variety of different gifts.

Definition of the Mercy Shower Gift

The potential and longing, given by Gods grace, to fulfill God's will by connecting emotionally with those who have reached the bottom as well as with those who are at the top.

Biblical Examples of the Mercy Shower

The Good Samaritan (Luke 10) The Gazelle (Acts 12) The Pharisee or the Tax Collector?? (Luke 18)

All art is Henry Martin. Free use for ministry purposes. Not to be used for publication or profit.

Question!
Arent we all called to show mercy? (Luke 6:36; James 2:13) So how is mercy showing a gift? Answer: We are all called to be merciful, to give, to serve, to encourage, etc. Absolutely. But some people are better those different tasks than other people are. Why? God has specially gifted them!

Basic Characteristics of the Mercy Shower Gets great joy from visiting someone in need Has a very sympathetic ear Active in prayer for the hurting Generous with her time

Basic Characteristics of the Mercy Shower Great at welcoming the stranger Willing also to share her feelings She will stand up and speak out for the weak Knows what its like to reach the bottom

Mercy Shower Gift-Mixes

GIFT-MIX
MERCY/SERVANT

OPPORTUNITY
HOSPITALITY IN HOME

RESULTS
CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE; BLESSING THEM
PEOPLE ARE NURTURED; NEEDS ARE MET PEOPLE ARE RECEIVED WARMLY; RETURN UNDERSTANDING AND ADVICE THAT HELPS MONEY COLLECTED AND DIRECTED TO THE NEED

MERCY/SHEPHERD

OPENS HOME TO SMALL GROUP MAGI MINISTRY

MERCY/EVANGELIST

MERCY/EXHORTER

SOMEONE WITH PERSONAL STRUGGLES ORPHANED CHILDREN

MERCY/GIVER

Sample Inventories
30 25 Miss Evan Prop Teac 15 10 5 0

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Shep Mercy Serv Give Admi

Beth

Sample Inventories
30 25 Miss Evan Prop Teac 15 10 5 0

20

Exho
Shep Mercy Serv Give Admi

Carol

Mercy Shower Profile

The mercy shower is usually a soft-spoken, though talkative individual, who appears always as a loving, caring, good natured, peaceable and agreeable person. She talks easily with others, and others find it easy to open up to her. The mercy shower identifies emotionally and mentally with people, and is usually good about remembering their names.
North Boulevard 04/15/2012

Mercy Shower Profile

The mercy shower is not necessarily a good counselor, unless she has the discipline to evaluate objectively anothers needs. Although able to connect emotionally with people, she is not always logical. She can be indecisive, and if she isnt careful she can take on too much emotional burden from others and even become depressed.

North Boulevard 04/15/2012

Mercy Shower Profile

Her heart goes out to the poor, the aged, the ill, the unattractive and the underprivileged.

North Boulevard 04/15/2012

This Weeks Principle

GRACE GIFT + OPPORTUNITY + RESULTS __________________ PASSION IN KINGDOM WORK

Discovering the UNIQUE JOY God Has for You

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Dan Knight