Day 14 | Vision – Volunteers
On Day 9, the devotional dealt with vision and purpose and how vital they are to Christians in general and to Riverdale Assembly of God specifically. Sometimes we look at volunteering as a small thing, but Sister Teri and I both realize that a volunteer can have as much or more to do with the success of any endeavor undertaken as the Pastor.
- Pray for the vision and purpose of the ministry to come to pass (Habakkuk 2:2-3)
Habakkuk 2:2-3 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
- Pray for families to commit to the ministry and to actively volunteer to serve (Joshua 23:14-15).
Joshua 23:14-15 And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof. 15 Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.
The Volunteers
There are some special people that we know
Found in needy places across this land;
They’re people that selflessly serve others,
Always ready to lend a helping hand.
We may know them by their many titles:
Chief bottle washer to soup kitchen cook;
They may be young or old, male or female;
In serving others, each has found a nook.
Kind-hearted helpers, tireless volunteers,
Who lend a hand in every capacity.
They seek no earthly reward, no fanfare;
Give help, no matter the adversity.
Here’s to all of the wonderful people
Who unselfishly have chosen to serve,
May these words offer some recognition,
And give the praise which they rightly deserve.
Jesus said, “For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name . . . he shall not lose his reward” (Mark 9:41).
Copied from Sermon Central/ By Loyd C. Taylor
Found in needy places across this land;
They’re people that selflessly serve others,
Always ready to lend a helping hand.
We may know them by their many titles:
Chief bottle washer to soup kitchen cook;
They may be young or old, male or female;
In serving others, each has found a nook.
Kind-hearted helpers, tireless volunteers,
Who lend a hand in every capacity.
They seek no earthly reward, no fanfare;
Give help, no matter the adversity.
Here’s to all of the wonderful people
Who unselfishly have chosen to serve,
May these words offer some recognition,
And give the praise which they rightly deserve.
Jesus said, “For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name . . . he shall not lose his reward” (Mark 9:41).
Copied from Sermon Central/ By Loyd C. Taylor
Great Quotes on Volunteering
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
— William Shakespeare
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
— Winston Churchill
“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.”
– Mother Teresa
Copied from Sermon Central/ By Dr. Larry Petton
— William Shakespeare
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
— Winston Churchill
“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.”
– Mother Teresa
Copied from Sermon Central/ By Dr. Larry Petton
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