The first thing that comes to mind is, it’s fun. I could stop right there but there is more. Volunteering provided me the opportunity to be part of a team, to be engaged with others, working toward a common goal, sharing, cooperating, encouraging each other. I found this to be true in all of the different volunteer positions, from being on the Board, being a member of the Giving Intention Team, on the Stewardship Team, jumping into the Nurturing Our Community program, and now coordinating the Art In the Center Program. Even individual activities like pulling weeds, doing tasks for the maintenance department, or painting a room brought a deeper sense of being a part of our community.Volunteering has given me a deeper sense of belonging. Much like my experience of watching services online during Covid and feeling like how great it was to be in the comfort of my home perfectly satisfied watching services on the wide screen tv, then coming back to in-person services and realizing what I had been missing but didn’t realize it: Honest to God real contact with people! In the same way, volunteering brings me to a fuller appreciation and a deeper involvement in the Center leaving me feeling like this really is my home.
Thank you, Bob Hart, for your heart of service to our community and the world.
Connecting with a Higher PurposeVolunteering provides an opportunity to connect with something larger than ourselves. By engaging in acts of service, we tap into the inherent interconnectedness of all living beings, recognizing that we are part of a greater whole. This realization can foster a sense of purpose, helping us transcend our personal concerns and contribute to the well-being of others. When we align our actions with a higher purpose, we experience a profound spiritual shift that can bring meaning and fulfillment to our lives.
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