Pastor Randy Hoskins

​Senior Pastor - First Congregational, Ashland, NE

Sept 15, 2023
In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul compares the body of Christ - the church - to a human body. Paul was trying to get the Corinthians to appreciate the unique gifts God had given each of them and to recognize the important nature of their individual roles, regardless of their seeming insignificance. He also tells them they shouldn't be envious of other, more visible roles. Why? Because all believers have a place in the body of Christ. We each have been given a special gift to contribute, just like every aspect of our physical bodies enhances our lives.

Think of it this way: if you had to give up one of your five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste,touch), which would you get rid of? Since my sense of smell isn't that good, I would probably give that up. But I've read and experienced that smell is one of the clearest links to past events. There have been times I've smelled something and been reminded of my grandmother's house or somewhere we once visited. And who doesn't love the smell of a fresh baked pie or the scent of a loved one. All that would be missing.

​Are there parts of the body of our church body that you think could be eliminated? Although we might feel that way from time to time, I am always amazed at how God uses each and every one of us. I think the best question for each of us to consider is this: Have you allowed God to move and mold you into usefulness for the church? Is there an area of your giftedness where you could assume a larger role?

​Pastor Randy
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PASTOR RANDY HOSKINS

After serving as part-time pastor, Pastor Randy was called to full-time ministry in February of 2020.
​He and Velvet now live in Ashland.