The Salvation Army San Rafael

The Call of Every Christian

In the book of 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul uses metaphors that were a part of their culture to communicate essential truths. Paul relates the work of evangelism to a farmer's work in the field:

"So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow."
1 Corinthians 3:7

Paul's message is clear: while every Christian is empowered with the task of evangelism, it is ultimately God—the Holy Spirit, who grows the seed of faith in an unbeliever's heart. This means others' response to the gospel is not on us as believers; our responsibility is to faithfully share the good news of eternal life.

But, if we're honest, many of us Christians keep our faith to ourselves. There are people who are ready and willing to hear and respond to the gospel message of Jesus Christ—the hope of eternal life. And God wants to use us. He wants to use you!

Today, right where you are—in your job, in your neighborhood, in your family, and in your friend group—everywhere you walk with others, God wants to bring the good news of Jesus Christ.
And you're never alone in this call. God promises that His Spirit will be with you and will lead you, giving you the right words to say as you step out in faith (Matthew 28:20).

Consider what next step you can take to begin sharing Jesus with others. Prepare yourself to have conversations about Christ with your neighbors, coworkers, or friends. Ask God to give you courage, so that the good work He has started in you might also take root in others.

Today in our Women’s Ministries celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day. We learned about the history and why we celebrate this day. We had a lot of pupusas and some more delicious food. Great fellowship and learned how to make crepe paper flowers too. 😃😃

“Donut Lassies” were brave female Salvation Army volunteers who risked their lives to provide comfort, care, and a taste of home to soldiers during WWI. When the U.S. joined the conflict, “Donut Lassies” were sent by The Salvation Army’s National Commander, Evangeline Booth to go overseas and help set up camps for soldiers on the front lines. These incredible women risked their lives for this work, and while they were there, they began to utilize what they had to provide soldiers with a taste of home. Each day, these women and girls made hundreds of donuts, simply to help with the soldiers' morale, and eventually led to the popularization of donuts and the annual celebration of National Donut Day to recognize their service.