I was reading chapter 2 of the book of James this morning, and it struck me that, really, this is what volunteering to help out at church is all about. The chapter talks about your faith in God enabling you to show His love to others. This is exactly what's going on, whether you're greeting people when they first arrive at church, teaching their children about God in Kingdom Safari, or running the sound board to make sure everyone can hear what's being said without being overpowered. You're showing your faith in Jesus by loving the people he loves (all of us) and providing a service to them. We show God's love in our hearts when we treat everyone equally, treat them well, and give of our time and/or talents to serve them.
By the way, for another church's thoughts on volunteering, the chapter also reminded me of this post by pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring Church.
By the way, for another church's thoughts on volunteering, the chapter also reminded me of this post by pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring Church.
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