To sign *ministry*, form both hands into 'M' handshapes by resting your thumb under your first three fingers. Hold both hands out in front of you with the palms facing up. Move your hands back and forth alternately, pushing one forward while pulling the other back, similar to the sign for *serve*.
Sign *he*, *work*, *youth*, and then *ministry* to explain his specific role and area of service.
Sign *our*, *church*, *start*, *new*, and then *ministry* to share the update about the community program.
Sign *she*, *volunteer*, *health*, and then *ministry* to describe the type of organization she dedicates her time to.
Sign *he*, *work*, *youth*, and then *ministry* to explain his specific role and area of service.
Sign *our*, *church*, *start*, *new*, and then *ministry* to share the update about the community program.
Sign *she*, *volunteer*, *health*, and then *ministry* to describe the type of organization she dedicates her time to.
Yes! *Ministry* is an initialized sign. It uses the exact same alternating movement as *serve*, but changes the handshape to an 'M' to specify the English word 'ministry'.
It is best to move them alternately. Pushing one hand forward while pulling the other back is the standard movement for this sign and makes it look much more natural.
Yes, it can be used for both religious ministries and government departments (like a Ministry of Education). The context of your conversation will help clarify exactly which type of ministry you mean.
