Stories Of Service To God By Serving Others

Every day people are venturing out to share God’s love and finding new ways to serve Him by serving others. Here are three stories that may inspire you to use your talents and resources to do the same.

Providing Free Transportation
Stephen Bentley, a deacon at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Stockton, is using his talent for repairing bicycles to serve God in his community. Along with a group of volunteers and a good deal of donated bikes and tools, they have created the HUB – Helping Urban Bicyclists program. They are providing free bikes and bike repairs to those in need.

Community Repair Work
A group of people from the Faith Lutheran Church in Troy, Michigan, have combined their talents to help a group of high school students serve God in their community over their spring break. A local contractor, Bruce Modde, provided the know-how, and youth minister Dave Frank, used his organizational skills to put together a group of adult leaders to assist the students. Together that took on several community projects, including fixing leaking roofs, installing a deck, and doing some painting.

Feeding Those in Need
Tanya Murphy, in Athens, Tennessee, went through a difficult time in her life; as a result she felt called by God to help others. She began feeding people out of the back of her truck; others saw what she was doing and offered to help. Grace and Mercy Ministries grew out of her effort and is now feeding thousands every year. Partnering with over 50 churches and a lot of volunteers, Tanya has sparked an outpouring of God’s love – serving God through service to others.