October is Pastor Appreciation month and as I was walking the dogs this morning I began to think about the church staff at North Mt. Zion Church of God (NMZCOG) where we attend. The Senior Pastor, Raburne Wilson, has been there 20 years along with his family which all serve in the church. Pastor Ryan Wilson, his son, is our Associate Pastor and Minister of Music and Pastor Scott Eller and his wife Ann are the children's Pastor's, BUT they are not who I want to talk about today.
Colby Pendrey is our Choir Director and Children's Minister of Music. When we first began coming to NMZCOG in early 2013, I noticed right away that Colby had T.A.G.! What is TAG; Talent, Abilities and Gifts. Lets take a quick look at each.
Talent: A natural aptitude or skill. The Bible tells us not to "bury" or hide our "Talents" but to use them, exercise and grow them. Although Biblical Talents revolve around money, the analogy is still the same.
Daniel 1:17a As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom;
Ability: Possession of means or knowledge, proficiency in a particular area. Our natural of fleshly ability is nothing without God as the giver. God fills those called by Him with skill, knowledge and ability (Exodus 35:30-35).
Exodus 35:31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
Colby Pendrey is our Choir Director and Children's Minister of Music. When we first began coming to NMZCOG in early 2013, I noticed right away that Colby had T.A.G.! What is TAG; Talent, Abilities and Gifts. Lets take a quick look at each.
Talent: A natural aptitude or skill. The Bible tells us not to "bury" or hide our "Talents" but to use them, exercise and grow them. Although Biblical Talents revolve around money, the analogy is still the same.
Daniel 1:17a As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom;
Ability: Possession of means or knowledge, proficiency in a particular area. Our natural of fleshly ability is nothing without God as the giver. God fills those called by Him with skill, knowledge and ability (Exodus 35:30-35).
Exodus 35:31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
Gifts: A thing given willingly to someone without payment. God gives us many gifts - Life for one, however, God gives all who are His, different Gifts for different purposes to ultimately accomplish His will.
Romans 12:6a Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them:
Colby has all and is all of these things. He is the Choir Director who leads, sings and plays many instruments. He is a Minister of the Gospel that can not only preach but teach. Colby is a fourth grade teacher in Gainesville Ga. and was nominated as Teacher of The year! This man does it all with EXCELLENCE, and it shows.
So TAG Colby, you are IT Brother!
Blessings
ernie
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