As I was reflecting on our church today, I couldn’t help but think about all of the volunteers that serve so hard at Elk Creek Church.
I thought about those that show up early on Sunday morning and unload the trailer and set up everything, sacrificing a couple of hours of sleep that you could be getting. You often drive separate from your family, which means for some of you that your spouse is home getting the children ready for church without your help.
Thank you!
There are those that help with folding the bulletins, making the coffee, greeting, being an usher. Others who count money, keep track of the contributions, handle the finances of the church.
Thank you!
I thought about all the children’s workers that spend time throughout the week preparing a lesson that will connect with our kids and point them towards Christ. I thought about the fact that you are sacrificing your time from being in the service to teach our kids or care for our kids in the nursery.
Thank you!
I thought about those on the worship team that rush home from work every Wednesday, prepare a meal for the family, eat quickly so that you can be out the door and on time for practice. Then showing up early every Sunday, for sound check, a quick run through, and then doing a wonderful job of leading us into the presence of God.
Thank you!
I thought about those that help with running the sound & video each week. Making sure the words are on the screen so that we can sing praises to our God and making sure that the sound is coming through the speakers in a way that is pleasant to our ears.
Thank you!
I thought of those that are serving behind the scenes in putting together the Oxford Egg Drop. Planning all of the little details like – food, drinks, parking, set up, advertising, safety, registration, and every other detail that I’m forgetting.
Thank you!
Finally, there are those of you that are so quick to lend a hand when there is a need. You make a meal for someone who is going through a tough time. You send a note letting someone know that you care. You pray endlessly for our church and the people within our church. You invite your friends to church.
Thank you!
There is something that you need to know. Your service reaches further than you realize. What you do is far more important than you realize. The people you are touching are far more than you realize. Who you are serving is far greater than you realize. Your impact will be felt into eternity.
You are ministering to all of the people who call Elk Creek Church their home, but more importantly, you are ministering to the heart of Jesus.
Thank you! You guys are incredible!