Serve & Give

Everybody is somebody in His Body!

Every Christian should be involved in a ministry because service encourages spiritual growth. You will mature as a Christian while you exercise your giftedness. You can experience tremendous joy as you minister to others.

Being connected with God, and growing in faith leads to a desire to serve others. This is because the closer we grow to Jesus, the more we begin to look at others as He did – with love and compassion. As a matter of fact, this is how we’re known as authentic followers of Jesus – by our love for one another (John 13:34 -35). Lockport Alliance values every member’s unique gifts, and encourages all to be “mobilized for ministry”.

Jesus perfectly demonstrates what authentic love looks like – unconditional and sacrificial. He loves us no matter what, and He was willing to lay down His life to reconcile us to God – the ultimate loving act. Jesus calls us to follow Him and care for others as well. He teaches us, “Whatever you do for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me”. (Matt 25:34-40) And he invites us to serve too!

Can God really use me?

Absolutely! The Bible confirms that you were "wonderfully" made (Psalms 139:14). God's plan and purpose was to create a person that is Uniquely You. He gifted you to glorify Him with specific influences - naturally and supernaturally. As a Christian, you have a God-given personality and spiritual gifts that motivate you. The Bible teaches that every member of God’s church is equipped and called to serve. All of us were given special gifts by God to equip and empower us to serve in a unique way.

Not only do you need to serve, the church also needs servants. Nearly every ministry often lacks people who will give of themselves to help others. Believers should donate their time, talents, and treasures as stewards (managers) of God's work.

Discovering your gifts and applying them is the key to fulfilling service. And there are plenty of opportunities here to serve our community that really make a direct impact on people’s lives – opportunities like our children’s ministry areas; nurseries and childcare needs; cooking & serving meals; visitation; Brother's Keeper; Lockport CareNet Pregnancy Center; and many others.

How do I discover my spiritual gifts for serving?

Discovering how God created you can be exciting and enlightening. Knowing and exercising your motivation is vital to spiritual victory. Let us help you discover how God has uniquely equipped you to serve. Contact the church office to complete a Spiritual Gifts Profile.

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Opportunities to Give

LAC Benevolent Fund

You can make a difference to other people in need by giving to our church Benevolent Fund. Your generosity allows the elders to minister to various needs in the body of Christ, providing emergency financial assistance to individuals and families in crisis. It's a tangible way of saying, "we care." Thank you for remembering others in need. You can designated a portion of your giving to this fund by indicating "Benevolent Fund" on your envelope.