"Born
to Serve" was inspired by a memory shared in one of Pastor Larry Harmon’s
sermons. His father, Harry, taught him the 3 Key Phrases when he was about 7-years-old.
How
do we teach our children and others to obey God? Not in a legalist way
by just doing good works and following the Ten Commandments.
Christianity is not following religious rules and routines, but it’s
an intimate relationship with Christ. Children learn from watching these
good things naturally happen when we allow Christ to live His
life through us. TIME is a precious thing that we must be
willing to spend wisely.
Once a pastor is called into ministry, he finds himself being a Shepherd to the lost and the hurting; a Teacher; a Listener; a Comforter; an Administrator; a Counselor; a Friend; and above all, a Slave of Christ. They're Role-Models as Husbands and Fathers, Wives and Mothers. When you look at the responsibilities of a minister, it looks quite familiar. Shouldn't every Follower of Christ shepherd, teach, listen to, comfort, manage, counsel, and love others as unto Christ? We're all called to ministry, beloved, first at home and then to others. The majority of our time is spent at home and in our workplace. May we be intentional in spending our time "for the glory of God" ministering to and serving those right where we are.
Pastor
Larry’s parents had no idea the many lives that would be affected by
the seeds they planted in the heart of their son 40 years ago. They just obeyed God
and joyfully did what they were called to do. Because of their
faithfulness and the influence of the Harmon heritage, God has developed
in me a hunger to know and experience Him more deeply. My life and Art-Ministry have
greatly been impacted by the example of these great men and women of God.
The childhood memories from Larry’s spiritual training have
painted many life-altering pictures that have change a multitude of lives.
The Harmon's lives have been an open Bible for all to see Christ and
His love and concern for us.
Harry
said, “When Larry was a teenager, he was so shy it took everything
he had to talk in front of just 2 or 3 people." His mother
agreed, "When Larry told us he was
being called into ministry, we were so concerned because of his fear of
talking in front of others.” There was no doubt he was being
called when his parents heard him preach his first sermon. They agreed,
"There's no way Larry could stand in front of a congregation to deliver
a message in his own strength. It was clearly a calling on his life."
Pastor Larry admits he still battles with this fear every Sunday before taking his place
on the platform to preach. But he considers it a gift that God uses to keep
him dependant upon, and close to Him.
Intended
to honor a very humble man who is greatly appreciated by his congregation,
“Born to Serve” is an invitation for the Holy Spirit to use his
life story to inspire others in their faith walk. It is my prayer that
this inspirational visual reminds all of us to be the person God created us
to be!
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