Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, and the Church is no exception. They are the unsung heroes of our parishes, quietly working behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly.
The same is true at a diocesan level. Our diocese is governed by dedicated groups of people donating their time and energy to serve us. Standing Committee, The Nelson Diocese Trust Board and Anglican Care Committee all rely on volunteers sharing their experience, skills and time for the wellbeing of the Church.
"There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ." (1 Cor. 12:12)
Maybe it's the person who helps out in kids ministry, reading stories and singing songs. Or someone who spends their afternoons tidying shelves and taking payments at the parish op shop. Or the one who practices with the band on Thursday nights so they can help lead worship on Sunday mornings. While our volunteers aren’t "in it" for the recognition, it is nice to be recognised every now and then for faithful service. Let’s honour their dedication.
We have a number of different roles, from one-off brainstorming sessions on topics such as housing, communications and risk, to openings for people with legal, property or financial experience on our committees. If you feel called to serve, and aren’t already doing so already, please reach out to me for a chat.
Finally, to those of you who are already contributing your time in your church… Thank you. May God bless you as you continue to serve his Church.
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We have invited these writers to share their experiences, ideas and opinions in the hope that these will provoke thought, challenge you to go deeper and inspire you to put your faith into action. These articles should not be taken as the official view of the Nelson Diocese on any particular matter.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, and the Church is no exception. They are the unsung heroes of our parishes, quietly working behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly.
The same is true at a diocesan level. Our diocese is governed by dedicated groups of people donating their time and energy to serve us. Standing Committee, The Nelson Diocese Trust Board and Anglican Care Committee all rely on volunteers sharing their experience, skills and time for the wellbeing of the Church.
"There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ." (1 Cor. 12:12)
Maybe it's the person who helps out in kids ministry, reading stories and singing songs. Or someone who spends their afternoons tidying shelves and taking payments at the parish op shop. Or the one who practices with the band on Thursday nights so they can help lead worship on Sunday mornings. While our volunteers aren’t "in it" for the recognition, it is nice to be recognised every now and then for faithful service. Let’s honour their dedication.
We have a number of different roles, from one-off brainstorming sessions on topics such as housing, communications and risk, to openings for people with legal, property or financial experience on our committees. If you feel called to serve, and aren’t already doing so already, please reach out to me for a chat.
Finally, to those of you who are already contributing your time in your church… Thank you. May God bless you as you continue to serve his Church.
Check out other articles in the
series below.
More articles in the
series are to come.
