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Church Volunteer
by Dighton Head There came a time in my transition period When I felt the call to do something serious. Christian training, and my personal choice Told me to listen to that "still, small voice". Long a member of church, I could never find time To give to His work. The farm always had mine. Now, I was a part-time student, part-time agent. So, it seemed best to no longer be negligent. The Lord had blessed me in many ways. It now made good sense to share my days. I let our pastor know I was free To help in any way that he could see A pressing need, or vacancy to fill. His excited response was, "You know I will!" Teaching adult Sunday School was a sweet surprise. Students who listened, and watched with their eyes While I explained God's Word as the Spirit led, And took stabs at questions 'way over my head. Repair work was a little less glorious. But, I enjoyed it as much as the chorus. A bathroom wood floor was replaced from rot With a new, sturdy one where there'd better not Ever again be a faucet, or toilet Which would run over on it, and spoil it. Sunday School Super's an interesting post. I stood up front and did nothing the most. I watched teachers lead their classes in verse. When problems arose I deferred to them, first. After all, they knew what was really going on. My position, I knew, was a symbolic one. The task was mine to select a monthly passage That all were to learn for a personal message. A responsibility I took seriously. The scriptures it caused me to search, feverishly. From this I learned what volunteering is about. You benefit more than those you help out! Saved as a young farm lad. Always interested in apologetics. Received BS., Agriculture and MPS., Adult Ed from Cornell University; Chemistry and Earth Science certification from LeMoyne College. Youth and Adult Sunday School teacher, Deacon, choir member; High School science teacher Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |