Sometimes, it’s the little things

Each month, we keep our eyes open looking for ways God is moving in our churches across the state. That’s what this Leading Off page is all about—as you read each month’s issue, we want to start you off with something to encourage you.

Though a relatively new feature, we’ve already highlighted churches with members helping their neighbors recover from deadly storms and a dispatch from our ever-busy Southern Baptists of Texas Disaster Relief team.

Jesus is using His people to do big things. Count what follows as a small one—with the potential to have a huge impact.

Parkhills Baptist Church in San Antonio is asking its members to use technology for something good. Each Sunday, on the church’s rotating video announcements that scroll prior to the beginning of the worship service, Parkhills encourages members to pick up their phones and text an encouraging message to someone—anyone—who could use a pick-me-up. 

The point, as posted on the church’s Facebook page, is simple: “Let’s share the love of Jesus and make someone’s day a little brighter. It doesn’t take much to make a positive impact on someone’s life, and a simple message of kindness can go a long way.”

We often talk about planting seeds, and SBTC churches all over the state are finding creative and effective ways to do just that. We think this one is worth adding to your toolbelt. 

You never know how God is going to use a simple message of love to lift up the spirits of His people—or even draw people to Himself for the first time.