About Our Logo

 

Several years ago when God called us out of “market place ministry” we began asking Him where we were going. He was silent until one day the question was asked, “Could you define for us a little of what it is you want us to do?”  The response was a reminder of a key ring with a little box hanging from it. The lid could be lifted and a voice inside cried “Help!”  Lifting it again you heard, “Is there anybody out there?” Lifting it the third time you heard, “Will somebody please let me out of here?” God then said very clearly,  “There are millions of Christians in boxes just like that and I want you to let them out.”  Thus began our days of listening how He wanted us to do that and ultimately it became abundantly clear that ServantCARE was the way.  Thus, our logo designed by Greg Lee of His Everlasting Love Prevails (H.E.L.P.).

 

The S indicates how frazzled God’s servants can become, while the box indicates the condition in which some in ministry find themselves. There are many reasons people find themselves boxed in. Often it’s because the fit is not right, or God is trying to get their attention. Sometimes the frazzled condition arises as they begin to break out of the box. Sometimes they find themselves boxed in when they have been treated unjustly and are deeply hurt. Psalm 34: 18 says, “The Lord is near the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” The reasons for being frazzled or in a box are as numerous as there are people. As we sit and listen and pray we want to help the person come to a point of wholeness. On rare occasions there is sin. God always has redemptive purposes - even when sin is involved. Hebrews 4:5 reminds us, “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” James 2:13 also reminds us that “... mercy triumphs over judgment.” He is our redeemer and healer. Notice how things smooth out as we move toward the cross. Our desire through love and caring is to point them to the cross through personal ministry – on the field if necessary – encouragement, or referrals to other loving ministries we know. A refreshing time with God in one of our “hospitality homes”  may also help free them from their box.  It is for freedom that He has set us free.  WE CARE!