The Spring of ’18 Day of Service is history. Several things to note:
We served more people than we ever have. We not only did individuals, we were a tremendous help to the organizations we lent our hands and back to. You can see which ones we helped by going here. It has been a long winter, especially for the kennels and Horse Angels. MyPath needed spruced up and cleaned up, especially with the recent flood of about a month ago. The same goes for Cooper Commons (a park) and the county fairgrounds. We were also able to help some local people by cleaning out gutters, cleaning up garbage, raking leaves, and just generally sprucing some things up.
The weather was absolutely beautiful. I prayed for the rain to hold off until at least 4:00 and it bypassed us completely. I’m not vain enough to think my prayer made a difference but I’d sure like to believe it did. 🙂 I actually think the rain formed to the east of us. But I’LL TAKE IT! Made for a great day of work.
With the combination of OVCF, The Connection, and the Owen County Chamber of Commerce, we had about 70 volunteers. As you can imagine that was much larger than just a church of our size could do, so it was good to partner with the other two.
I believe we made a difference for those we helped. And that is what it is all about. I received some texts Sunday night from people we helped. Made me feel good. I know we are not to do service with that in mind but it never hurts to know you have been appreciated. One of OVCF’s “prongs” of our vision statement is “To be involved in our community.” I like it when we can say, “We are.”
Next up, Lord willing, is the Fall Day of Service planned for November 4 (probably).
From Gail:
An amazing day indeed.
Thanks Gail. I totally agree.
I’m glad that your day turned out so wonderful! God was surely showing out through the hands and feet of you all. Looking forward to hearing about your November adventures.
I too am glad the weather was so good. We actually needed the water I was carting around. 🙂 And I’m sure trusting we made an impact.
So gratifying to hear all went so successfully, Bill! Yes, as Christians, we should reach out to others in tangible, loving ways.
Blessings!
Thanks Martha. What a difference we can make.
That’s good stuff, Bill. “Faith without works…”
My thoughts exactly Floyd. I’m glad we have an opportunity to reach out and help.
Wonderful ministry Bill! So thankful it all came together so well!
Thanks Pam. gotta wonder when it expands if it will and it did. God was definitely in it.
Oh I love this, Bill … so inspirational, so other-focused, so Christ-honoring!
Any time we can break out of our own 4 walls is a victory of sorts, isn’t it …
Thanks Linda. I’m glad it was an inspiration to you. Just praying it was for those who helped and who were helped.
Even our best intentions don’t come out right if we haven’t listened first. Great advise, Bill