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Discover Your Talents & Gifts * Required Discover your talents and gifts. Fill out the form below by answering Y (for Yes), S (for Sometimes), or N (for No) to indicate how well each statement applies to you. Complete the entire form and submit it electronically and you will save a life in Africa! A contribution of $10 will be made to "Imagine No Malaria" in your name. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Home Phone * ( ) - ext. Mobile Phone * ( ) - ext. 1. "I am able to organize ideas." * 2. "I receive much joy from working with my hands on various arts and crafts." * 3. "I find that my skills in building or repairing objects benefit others." * 4. "I like sharing with other people how God has changed my life." * 5. "I am able to share words of encouragement with those who are struggling in life." * 6. "There have been times when I havae felt sure I knew God's specific will for the future, even when others have not been so sure." * 7. "I am so confident that God will meet my needs that I give to him sacrificially and consistently." * 8. "I find joy in being a help to someone who can utilize my help and concern." * 9. "My home is alwasy open to peopel passing throughwho need a place to stay." * 10. "When I am asked to pray for others, I feel that my prayers will have tangible results." * 11. "Oftentimes, I am able to perceive what is in the heart or mind of another person without his or her telling me." * 12. "I am able to motivate people to get things done." * 13. "I enjoy doing things to comfort people during sickness or times of problems and/or anxiety." * 14. "When I am singing, I feel a great sense of joy." * 15. "I would enjoy being involved in an instrumental music presentation." * 16. "I appreciate being called on to do things for other people." * 17. "I have enjoyed relating to a certain group of people over a long period of time, sharing personally in their successes and failures." * 18. "I feel I can communicate biblical truths to others so that they are helped." * 19. "When important decisions need to be made, I sense a confidence in God's guidance." * 20. "When I use my ability to write, I know others will learn and grow from it." * 21. "I am able to plan and administer programs that will be of benefit to others." * 22. "I enjoy the times that I am able to create beautiful items with my hands." * 23. "I enjoy the work necessary for gardening, landscaping, and other projects." * 24. "I feel comfortable telling others how God has changed my life." * 25. "I am able to talk with and build up those who are having difficulties in life, whether they are in despair, sorrow, or not sure of themselves." * 26. "When in a group, I am the one others often look to for vision and direction." * 27. "I am ready to forego certain privileges in order to give money to God's work." * 28. "When I serve the Lord, I really don't care who gets the credit." * 29. "I enjoy inviting visitors, guests, and strangers home to dinner after Sunday morning worship." * 30. "I take prayer requests very seriously and pray until the answer comes." * 31. "I have the ability to discover new truths for myself through reading or observing the situation firsthand." * 32. "I am able to lead small and/or large groups of people into making decisions." * 33. "I enjoy helping and working with those people who are ignored by others." * 34. "In the area of vocal music, I enjoy performing alone and/or in a group of singers." * 35. "I am able to play a musical instrument effectively." * 36. "When other people ask me to lend a helping hand, I feel special." * 37. "I feel comfortable in leading a small group in Bible study." * 38. "I find it rewarding to teach people more about the Lord." * 39. "When a person has a problem, as a Christian I can frequently see what is best to do." * 40. "I find pleasure in composing and writing paragraphs and stories for the growth of others." * 41. "I can easily delegate important responsibilities to other people." * 42. "I find joy in having a beautiful lawn, flowers, and shrubs that are properly placed and maintained." * 43. "The repair and maintenance of things comes easily to me." * 44. "It is easy for me to talk to other people about life and/or spiritual matters." * 45. "I am able to speak words of encouragement to those who are troubled, discouraged, or not sure of themselves." * 46. "I am able to trust in the reliability of God when all else looks dim." * 47. "I am content to maintain a lower standard of living in order to benefit God's work financially." * 48. "When I do things behind the scenes and others are helped, I am joyful." * 49. "I am able to provide food and/or lodging graciously and willingly to people who are in need." * 50. "I find myself praying when I could be doing other things." * 51. "Through study or experience, I have been able to discern the wisest course of action to take in major decisions." * 52. "When a group I am in is lacking organization, I tend to step in to fill the gap." * 53. "Sometimes when I help people out, I know they may not even say 'thank you,' but I still enjoy helping them." * 54. "I enjoy singing familiar gospel songs with a group of fellow Christians." * 55. "I know that my ability to perform instrumental music has been a blessing to others." * 56. "I respond cheerfully when asked to do a job, even if it seems menial." * 57. "I enjoy leading small groups of people, especially when I am able to show genuine care and concern for them." * 58. "I enjoy helping others learn things about Scripture that aid in building them up." * 59. "I can intuitively arrive at solutions to fairly complicated problems." * 60. "I am able to put my thoughts and ideas into positive, written form." * 61. "I am able to set goals and objectives, and then make plans to reach them." * 62. "I find joy in painting pictures or in making handcrafted objects." * 63. "I find joy in lawn care and other outside maintenance." * 64. "When I share my faith with others I see positive results in their lives." * 65. "I often share words of comfort, cheer, or encouragement with others." * 66. "I really believe that God will not let me down, even though everything around me seems to be falling apart." * 67. "I really enjoy giving my time and treasures to God's work." * 68. "I am able to assist key leaders to relieve them of detail work, so they can get back to their main jobs." * 69. "When people visit me at home, I am confident they feel good about being there." * 70. "I regard prayer as one of my favorite spiritual exercises." * 71. "I am able to pick up on important biblical truths that benefit me and others." * 72. "People look to me as a leader when things need to be done." * 73. "I enjoy working with those less fortunate than I." * 74. "I am able to lead others in singing." * 75. "I enjoy using my instrumental music talents for the appreciation of my friends and to the glory of God." * 76. "I enjoy being a follower more than a leader." * 77. "I have brought back to faith friends or relatives who have strayed away." * 78. "I enjoy teaching children or adults about God's love." * 79. "If one of my friends is faced with a problem, I am able to sort out what God's will is for him or her." * 80. "I enjoy writing words that will be of benefit to those who read them." * Last Published: October 1, 2009 6:19 PM
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