Volunteerism

On the 3rd Sunday of every year, we dedicate all our volunteers to the Lord - praying for them and encouraging them further in their faithful service unto the Lord. This year was no different.

Agape has always had a high volume of volunteers - this time we counted more than half of the congregation. It is encouraging to know that the bulk of the service and ministry does not fall on only a handful of people, although it feels so sometimes. And it is awesome to see youths in ministry at an early age, and senior citizens still faithfully in ministry after all these years.

That night we threw a dinner to appreciate everyone of the volunteers. It was good to see so many people show up and to remind ourselves that we are a team. We are working for one purpose. We are not alone.

So if you're not already serving somewhere in church, I encourage you to find your fit. It helps you feel belong and part of the church. It also exercises the gifts and calling that God has placed in your heart. We're not meant to be islands. God places a destiny and purpose in each of our hearts - there's always something we can do. And it doesn't have to be an existing department. I always say that ministry and serving GOd is more than having a position or task in a certain department in the church organization. Remember, when Jesus walked the earth, He was all about the people - even if it wasn't the norm methods.