Thanks+Giving

Thanks + Giving

how to experience a Helper's High

On my way to work each day, I listen to a local Christian radio station. Recently, I heard the morning DJ talking about the benefits of a “Helper’s High.” Her report caught my attention and resonated so deeply that I promptly emailed the radio station and asked for a copy of the transcript. Much to my delight, the DJ responded personally to share her broadcast notes. Considering that Chamblee First has two events coming up that focus on Thanks and Giving, today seems like a great day to share her notes with you!

Did you know that giving is actually GOOD for you? Research reveals that giving money [or providing service] to someone else lifts YOUR happiness even more than spending money [or solely focusing] on yourself.

Giving activates regions of your brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a “warm glow” effect.
Giving releases endorphins and you get a “helper’s high.”
Giving improves physical health and longevity because it helps reduce stress.
Giving is contagious and it creates a ripple effect in the community.

To me, those seem like great reasons to be Thankful for Giving! And here’s more good news … we have a few ways for you to experience a Helper’s High right now!

As we are gearing up for the labor-intensive stage of our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, we find ourselves short on volunteers. We truly need the help of many to sort, pack, and deliver the BOUNTY of food donations that were so graciously donated. And we could especially use help with language translation. Here’s your chance to act upon the “give” in Thanksgiving. Please sign up to volunteer at chambleeumc.org/Thanksgiving2022

For the first time in a very long time, we will share Wednesday Night Supper with one another. To commune as a church family, to celebrate the impact of our ministries, and to serve together by helping prepare for the next day’s TFD basket assembly event. What a gift! A long-awaited opportunity for which we can all be thankful.

For info or to RVSP visit chambleeumc.org/happening/come-back-to-the-table
To register and pay via Realm chambleeumc.org/Back2Table

I hope you’ll embrace these two opportunities for Thanks and Giving and experience the joy of a Helper’s High. It is good for you, after all!