Looking back on your answers to all of those questions, consider what your G.I.F.T.S. are and how you can use them to bless other people. Using your God-given G.I.F.T.S. will not only provide material help to those in need… it will also give them the gift of hope as people see God’s love for them through your acts of service. To help focus your search of the MTN database for needs that fit your G.I.F.T.S., check out the examples below:
| Goals | | Doctor looking to retire soon and use what he has to help others |
| Interests | Compassion for children suffering from HIV/AIDS in Africa |
| Fulfillment | Not sure how God wants to use him, but wants to know |
| Talents | Great at working with kids; Has excess medical supplies |
| Situation | Pediatric physician living in a small town in Tennessee |
| Needs Met through MTN | Donated medical supplies to missionary organization in Zimbabwe. Provided free pediatric medical services during a weekend event sponsored by a local church |
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| Goals | Get more out of life than just working for years for a large builder |
| Interests | Has a heart for improving the quality of life of those less fortunate |
| Fulfillment | Feels that God is leading him to use his skills for a greater purpose |
| Talents | Skills and know-how in building homes, particularly roofing |
| Situation | Construction worker living in Atlanta |
| Needs Met through MTN | Worked part-time with local ministry to rehab homes of poor families. One day would like to go on a trip overseas to help build a church |
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| Goals | Use new-found free time not just to relax but to help others |
| Interests | Getting people back on their feet after they’ve hit hard times |
| Fulfillment | Find God’s plan for her now that her children are grown |
| Talents | Teaching and tutoring; Refurnishing house and has used furniture |
| Situation | Former schoolteacher whose two children have just gone to college |
| Needs Met through MTN | Working with a local ministry that provides job skills training and placement services to displaced workers. Donated furniture to local families |
