definition of a volunteer

Several years ago, I came across a "volunteer" definition that made me giddy!

Vol un teer – (n) men and women who love Jesus and, without pay, passionately use their God-given gifts to make Sunday morning the very best hours of the week for the kids He sends their way, and in so doing . . . change the world!

Holding a baby, singing a song, telling a story, listening to a child, recruiting volunteers, praying for team members—none of these are a waste of time because God understands that all of it is done for Him. Every weekend, volunteers (or heroes if you ask me) inconspicuously walk through the doors. Each volunteer does what they do because of a conviction that drives them without any expectation of honor. In today’s world, it’s easy to be too busy to volunteer or too distracted by a career to answer God’s call into children’s ministry. Thanks for saying yes to serving kids! You willingly traded the easy way for an exciting journey. As God watches you, know that he promises your award waits for you at the end of your ministry adventure! You truly are a hero!


“Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”


It's almost Sunday, time to change the world one child at a time!! :)