Small Faithfulness, Great Harvest — for Laity Sunday
Dear members of Gilmanton, Our Savior’s, and Montana Churches,
As autumn settles in and the colors of creation begin to glow, we are reminded of the quiet work of God in our lives. Just as the fields yield their harvest after months of unseen growth, so too does the Spirit bear fruit through our daily faithfulness — often unnoticed, yet deeply rooted in grace.
On Thursday, October 12, our three congregations will gather for a Laity Sunday Joint Worship Service. This special occasion is dedicated to celebrating the ministry of the laity — the many hands and hearts that serve God not only within the church walls, but in homes, workplaces, and communities.
During this service:
• A layperson will share the Word through a sermon,
• Each church will offer a brief report on its lay ministries,
• A few members from each church will testify to God’s love and grace in their personal lives,
• And we will bless and pray over all lay leaders and volunteers.
This is more than a program. It is a sacred moment to reflect on how God has worked through each of you — through your prayers, your service, your quiet acts of kindness. It is a time to give thanks for the small seeds of obedience that have grown into a harvest of blessing across our churches.
Jesus said in Matthew 25:21, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.”
This promise reminds us that God sees and honors even the smallest acts of faithfulness. What may seem ordinary to us is extraordinary in His eyes.
I warmly invite you to join us for this joint worship service. Your presence is a gift — to God, to your fellow believers, and to yourself. Come to be encouraged, to celebrate, and to witness the beautiful tapestry of grace that God is weaving through our shared journey.
With love and gratitude in Christ,
Rev. Hyuntae Kim Ph.D.