by Andy Robinette

After college, I was confronted with two options as I left Memphis that summer: continue to live as if God could only be worshiped on Sundays or submit to the truth that my Savior is worthy of all my life.   Furthermore, I came to realize that every believer is called to full time ministry and that each of us should use whatever gifts we have been given to administer God’s grace (1 Peter 4:10).

This is where the Sojourn handyman ministry comes back in.  God has opened our eyes and burdened our hearts that there is a) a great need for home repair in the neighborhoods closest to the 930 and b) there are people in our church who have the skills required to meet those needs.    The equation works like this: a) + b) = Prime opportunity for us to be good Samaritan-type neighbors and enter into the personal world of those God has called us to serve.

Of course we don’t go assuming that it is only our neighbors who are in need.  We are needy people, too, just perhaps in different ways.  But ultimately, it is God who will meet all our needs, both physical and spiritual.  That is why the handyman ministry is being designed as one of both word and deed ministry.

A physical home repair is merely a temporary fix because rust and moth will destroy and thieves will break in and steal.  Our world is broken and decaying and it is not a band of handymen that are going to fix it.  Our aim is that each and every home repair will be a signpost of this greater reality; only Christ can bring complete peace and restoration to our lives.  Will you join us in proclaiming this glorious truth?

Sojourn’s handyman ministry, Hands of Grace, is seeking willing servants of all skill levels to join us in this ministry of renewal.  If you are interested, please let us know by filling out this survey or by contacting mercy@sojournchurch.com.