Christian Evangelist
This Ministry isn't "About Us" at all. It is all about Him. Jesus
Christ; the only way to God the Father in Heaven.
We thank God each day for being able to live in Davie County and to
have such a great community in which to call our home!
Why Serving Him? Mike Drayton Debbie Drayton What We Believe Mission Statement
WHY SERVING HIM?
We absolutely love to get away to the
beach or the mountains, however, the love for that is small compared to
the love we have for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What is even more
amazing is that our love for him is nothing compared to his love for us.
(Ref: John 3:16-17)
The idea of the “Serving Him” Ministry has been a long time in the
making. We have found that as Christians we can do no less than serve
the one who gave his all for us. Serving for the Draytons has taken many
forms over the years. The Good Life (Seniors), Single Adult’s Directors,
Vacation Bible School for 12 years, AWANA Children’s ministry, Davie
Pregnancy Care Center volunteer, Family movie night coordinators, kids
soccer league coach at the Davie YMCA and "Upward"
community basketball league co-organizers have all been activities that
have allowed us to serve the Lord in the Davie County and surrounding
communities.
We organized the “World” Premier showing of the Christian movie
“Unidentified” on April 8th of 2006 and considered that a defining
moment. Attendance that evening was 340 with 22 churches represented
covering a span of 100 miles. The Spirit God’s people felt that
evening by coming together was awesome. The best part by far of that
night was the 3 precious souls who came to know Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior from that event. From this came a firm conviction from God and we
now feel led to use our
energy in continuing to
bring the Christian community together in various ways that are
enthusiastic in nature and will further strengthen the ties
that bind us all as well as working towards the goal of seeing the lost
come to personally accept Jesus as Lord.
Praise the Lord from whom all Blessings flow!
Mike and Debbie Drayton
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My husband Mike has always worked hard at everything he
has ever taken part in. When he told me about the Lord
convicting him about starting a Christian Ministry, I knew I
couldn't stop him. He learned from his 23 years in the United
States Air Force how to succeed and not give up until the goal
is achieved. He has told me that his goal for the Serving Him
Ministry is to see area churches really come together, and get
serious, about Jesus Christ. The goal he says isn't just having
fun with one another but to grow the Kingdom of God. He has that
look in his eyes that he gets when he is on a mission so all I
can say is look out. His love for Church and Family is second to
none and I'm so proud of the man he is and that he follows the
convictions placed in his heart by his true Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. |
| Debbie Drayton | |
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My wife Debbie isn't just a wife but much more so my
best friend. I have been so blessed that the Lord almighty chose
to bring to me a woman of Debbie's caliber. She is extremely
loving and is able to show compassion even to those folks who
are less than loving in our midst. She is the world's greatest
MaMaw and when I can't find her I know where to call as most
likely she is with a grandson somewhere. We have two grandsons
here in Davie County and two more in Macon, Georgia. Four boys
will keep anyone busy that's for sure! Debbie's greatest
attribute above all else, by far, is her love of Jesus. She
works with all the kids in our churches AWANA ministry and
hasn't missed a VBS in years. She doesn't just say that she
loves Jesus, she lives the life that proves it. I am one
fortunate man to be able to call Debbie my wife and thank God
each day for her and our home here in Mocksville, in the great
state of North Carolina! |
WHAT WE BELIEVE
MISSION
STATEMENT
Eternal Salvation is simple. The Bible is very clear on these
things:
God's Love = Everlasting Life (John 3:16)
God's Plan = Abundant Life (John 10:10)
Man is Sinful = For all have sinned...(Romans 3:23)
Man Is Separated from God = For the wages of sin is death...(Romans
6:23)
Jesus Died In Our Place = while we were yet sinners, Christ died for
us. (Romans 5:8)
Christ died for our sins... He was buried... He was raised on the third
day, according to the Scriptures… (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Jesus Is the Only Way to God = Jesus said to him, I am the way,
and the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father but through Me.
(John 14:6)
We Must Receive Christ =As many as received Him, to them gave he power
to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name. (John
1:12)
When We Receive Christ, We Experience a New Birth =
(Read John 3:1-8)
We Receive Christ Through a Personal Invitation = If
any one hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him...
(Revelation 3:20)
You Can Receive Christ Right Now by Faith Through Prayer = Prayer is
talking with God.
God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your
words as He is with the attitude of your heart.
The following is a suggested prayer:
Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I
open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank
You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my
life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be.
Does this prayer express the desire of your heart? If it does, I
invite you to pray this prayer right now, and Christ will come into your
life, as He promised.
Now that you have received Jesus Christ; Please go to the "Contact Us"
page on this website and E-Mail this ministry so that we might rejoice
with you in the decision you have made. Get involved with a strong Bible
believing Church immediately right here in our community and may God
bless you abundantly!
The Serving Him Ministry has one main objective and that is to bring the
Christian Community together. Coming together publicly,
along with serving those in need within the neighborhoods served by the
church, are keys to the ministry. The gatherings consisting of all
denominations of the Christian faith will display to the entire
community that the common bond of eternal salvation through the
redemptive blood of Jesus Christ is stronger than the minor differences
between each denomination. Let it be said; People will come to know
Jesus Christ as they “see” those who know Jesus Christ living for him.
I Corinthians 12:12 states: “The Human
body has many parts, but the many parts make up only one body. So it is
with the body of Christ.”
I Peter 3:15 states: “But in your hearts
set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But
do this with gentleness and respect,”
The Serving Him Ministry has a three-tier
approach to meeting the main objective.
1. Public Events: Planning, Organizing,
Publicizing and Holding the various Christian Community events. The
leaders within each church will be instrumental in getting out the word
to the children of God, their flock. Serving Him will gladly volunteer
to help promote Ministry planned events at any church, as that church
leader desires.
2. Serving Those in Need: The Ministry is about Serving Him. To meet
that goal the ministry will donate a block of time each month, to
various churches, and assist those churches in meeting the needs of the
congregations they serve. The minor work performed, visitations to
shut-ins and the lonely, local transportation for medical appointments,
etc. will be at no cost to the individuals served.
3. Promoting Individual Church Activities: The Ministry will use the
powerful tools at its disposal to help promote any individual church
activities that church desires. The ministry prays that all planned
activities, at each church, be filled with joy and have the greatest
turnout possible to generate the electric feeling found in worshiping
Jesus Christ. This will be done via Ministry web-site calendars,
e-mails, newsletters, word of mouth and the like.