How To Serve Your Local Church in the Early Years of Motherhood

Being a member of a local church is a vital part of the Christian life. The church represents the body of Christ and is the gathering of God’s children, coming together to serve God and worship Him. As Christians, we are called to live in fellowship with other believers and to serve one another as Christ has served us. We all have different gifts and callings within the Body of Christ, but the reason why God has blessed us with them is the same: to serve Him and His church (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). As mothers facing the challenges of parenthood and serving our families, adding service in the local church to our to-do-list might seem like too big of a challenge. However, it doesn’t need to feel that way. It is possible to be active in your local church even in the busy years of motherhood So, how do we do this in  the right way? _______ Momma Theologians Practical Takeaways - Pray and ask God for discernment about  the season you are currently in - Think about ways in which you can serve your community, in and outside of the church - If you are currently serving, check how it is affecting your family and change arrangements, if needed Momma Theologians Prayerful Takeaways - Pray for your church: we are encouraged by the Apostle Paul to pray for our leaders and brothers in faith. (1 Timothy 2:1-3) - Pray for wisdom on how to best use your gifts to serve those around you (1 Corinthians 14:12) - Pray for the Church, Christ’s Bride, that it will continue to impact society and advance the Gospel. (Mathew 16:18) ________ Read the full essay here. We are so thankful you found us here! Momma Theologians is a new motherhood ministry podcast and our mission is to revive spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. We offer resources, articles, essays, a monthly devotional newsletter and more at www.mommatheologians.com Be sure to follow us on social media @mommatheologians Momma Theologians Contributor Denise Assis Dos Santos Denise is a pastor, wife, and mother of two boys who wake up way too early every morning. She is a Brazilian living in Oslo, Norway, and speaks Norwegian and English in addition to her mother language, Portuguese. Denise has a burning desire to serve Jesus and to manifest His Kingdom on earth, all while juggling motherhood and a full-time job. You will find her writing, drinking coffee, listening to worship music, and working up the courage to do the dishes.