Serving—Being part of Christ’s body
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. —Hebrews 13:16
Why are we repeatedly called to serve? To evaluate and utilize our gifts? It’s because as individual members in the unending, ever-expanding, universal body of Christ there is a lot going on! Far too much for any one individual person. We need each other in daily life, in times of crisis, in times of change, even in times of relative peace and calm we find we cannot do it all alone. Quite frankly, who would want to? Certainly there is growth and empowerment from achieving something on your own, but there is so much more to gain from working together, experiencing how you fit in to a larger concept for living, sharing with others and watching them grow, and seeing yourself grow as well. We can use our gifts in a small microcosm and get satisfying yet relatively small results that effect a relatively small group, but when we work together within the body of Christ and with the goal of glorifying Christ by our works, we can achieve something truly amazing and life-changing for all.
This summer, we encourage you to evaluate, grow, and use your gifts widely at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church. If you’re uncertain where to begin, the volunteer page on our website is a great place! Go to bakermemorialchurch.org/volunteer/
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Rummage Sale: Help is still needed for Thursday and Friday sale days
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VBS: Volunteer time or resources, and register to come any number of days
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Day Guest Ministry: Sign up to serve a meal or stuff the pantry
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Sunday Greeters: Welcome members and visitors to Baker Memorial on Sunday mornings
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Recharge: Opportunities to teach or assist with adult, youth, and children’s Recharge
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Lazarus House: Provide some of the ingredients for dinner and lunch one time/month
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Foodbank: Volunteer at the Northern IL Food Bank, 9am-noon on the 3rd Monday of the month
Whether you volunteer one time or decide to sign up for a regular rotation there is a place and a need for you and your gifts!
Mandy Hale, Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
