Reservation Calls as Ministry Opportunities

Again and again we hear reports of calls assigned at the Leaders Luncheon that turn into ministry opportunities. You never know what joys God may have waiting for you to hear or what sorrows people may need to share. When call assignments are made at the Leaders Luncheon, take time to say a few words about the ministry opportunities these calls afford, not just their program value.
Some congregations have used the reservation process as an opportunity for prayer requests.
When Reservation Cards are collected at these congregations on CS-2 and CS-1, the back of the card contains a form for prayer requests. These prayer requests are then lifted up before the Lord, together with prayers for Consecrated Stewards, in a short (two to three hour) prayer vigil on the Friday or Saturday before Consecration Sunday.
Those who have not returned a Reservation Card are called by those who attended the Leaders Luncheon, not only to invite them to the Consecration Sunday activities, but also to express real concern for their prayer needs. It can be a wonderful ministry tool and a way of saying “We care about you!” when people are expecting “We want something from you.”