Volunteerism or what I call “steppin’ up” comes naturally to some and others it is a challenge. My wife has “volunteered” me for duties that did not come naturally to me but after a time or two it was no longer a challenge. I have heard story after story of so many here at Red Mountain who have stepped up to fill needs during this transition time. It has certainly been a blessing to me to see this in action.
Recently I had the opportunity to see firsthand how one mother instilled in her children the blessing of serving others as they volunteered (themselves or by their mother?) to hand out candles before the Christmas Eve service. This seemingly minor act of service could be the beginning of a life time of steppin’ up for one, two or hopefully all of these children. Did they understand this concept that evening? Was it just doing something they considered “fun?” Based on what I saw I would have to believe there is more and Red Mountain will be blessed as a result.
To some the lifeblood of a church appears on the surface to be dependent wholly on the staff members who we see every week up front, out front or behind the scenes. But as talented as our staff are, they can’t be everywhere and do everything. They need help and thankfully do have the help of so many who have stepped up. So I would dare say that the lifeblood can be found in those teachers, greeters, ushers, children’s workers, musicians, singers, and others who fill in the gaps where staff can’t or don’t have the ability to be in two or three places at once.
As we enter a new year and a time when resolutions are made, let us resolve to step up in 2011.
by Loren Geesey
