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b'Where is your place in the church? How can you serve even if you aren\\u2019t a pastor, elder, or any kind of leader in the church?\\nMaybe it seems like there aren\\u2019t ways for you to get involved in your church. But, once you start looking and open yourself up to the opportunities around you, you will find your place.\\nThe Holy Spirit equips all Christians with spiritual gifts to benefit the church. So, talk with a trusted Christian in your life\\u2014such as your pastor, youth leader, or parent\\u2014about what spiritual gifts you might have.\\nIn the church, there are all kinds of areas you can serve in. Maybe you can help teach in children\\u2019s church or serve in the nursery. Maybe you can sing or play an instrument during the service. Or maybe you can give back in a more behind-the- scenes way and help clean or decorate the church.\\nThe church is also so much more than the building and specific congregation you are involved in. Galatians 6:10 says, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Your local church is part of the body of Christ\\u2014which is made up of believers from around the world and throughout history. As a part of this family, you can find ways to serve the church and God\\u2019s purposes in many ways in your everyday life.\\nYou can serve by telling someone at work or school about Jesus. You can serve by baking cookies for a neighbor or visiting with an elderly person in your community. You can mow someone\\u2019s lawn for free or volunteer to walk their dog. \\nThere are many ways you can serve in your actual church and as a Christian in general, and the Lord will lead you to opportunities to serve His kingdom by loving others and sharing His good news. \\u2022 Bethany Acker\\n\\u2022 Do you struggle with knowing where to serve? \\n\\u2022 Have you asked God to show you where He would have you serve? \\n\\u2022 Who are trusted Christians in your life\\u2014such as pastors, counselors, parents, youth leaders, or teachers\\u2014who can help you find out where to serve and what your spiritual gifts are? \\nMy command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12 (NIV)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nGalatians 3:19-29'