We can show our appreciation for the “gifts in men” by actively supporting and encouraging our elders and ministerial servants in their work (Eph. 4:11-12).
Illustrate how all of us can support the work of the “gifts in men.”Jesus assigned these “gifts in men” to build up the congregation. (Eph. 4:12) But the rest of us can help them to carry out this important responsibility. To illustrate: Some of us are directly involved in the construction of a Kingdom Hall. Others support the work by providing meals, transportation, and other services. Similarly, all of us can support the efforts of ministerial servants, congregation elders, and circuit overseers by what we say and do. Let us consider how we benefit from their hard work and how we can show them and Jesus, who gave us these “gifts in men,” that we appreciate them.
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What were some of the “helpful services” that ministerial servants performed in the first century?In the first century, some brothers were appointed as ministerial servants. (1 Tim. 3:8) It seems that they were the ones who performed the “helpful services” that Paul wrote about. (1 Cor. 12:28) Ministerial servants evidently cared for necessary matters so that the elders could focus on teaching and shepherding. For example, ministerial servants may have helped to make copies of the Scriptures or may have purchased materials needed for copying
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In the first century, ministerial servants took care of practical tasks, like making copies of Scriptures, allowing elders to focus on teaching and shepherding the congregation (1 Tim. 3:8; 1 Cor. 12:28).
What are some of the helpful services that ministerial servants perform today?Consider some helpful services that ministerial servants perform in your congregation. (1 Pet. 4:10) They may be assigned to care for congregation accounts or territories, to order literature and make it available to the publishers, to operate audio and video equipment, to serve as attendants, or to help maintain the Kingdom Hall. All these services are necessary for the congregation to function properly. (1 Cor. 14:40) In addition, some ministerial servants handle parts on the Life and Ministry Meeting and deliver public talks. A ministerial servant may also be appointed to assist a group overseer. At times, qualified ministerial servants join elders on shepherding calls.
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Today, ministerial servants perform essential services like managing congregation accounts, distributing literature, and assisting with meetings, all contributing to the smooth functioning of the congregation (1 Pet. 4:10; 1 Cor. 14:40).
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