Story time! During my sophomore year (so like, almost exactly two years ago haha), I had the opportunity to go to Costa Rica on a mission trip with my school. During the trip, I got the chance to help ticos (Costa Rican children) through VBS and high school programs in schools throughout the San José region.
Unfortunately, on approximately the third day of the trip, I got really hurt and extremely sick. I ended up being sick and practically unable to walk for most of the trip and had to sit out of so many activities that the rest of the LCA team got to participate in. However, even though I didn't get to be involved in the "up front" situations such as leading music, stories, and playing games with the kiddos, that didn't stop me from working behind the scenes! For multiple days in a row, I spent hours cutting out kids crafts, sorting items needed for VBS, and organizing medical supplies. Even though I couldn't be as active as I wanted, getting to help out in any way possible was a huge blessing to me, and I learned a lot throughout the week as God taught me patience in the situations He had put me in.
Anyways, what was my point with that story? The point is this: God can use us as servants in any situation we are put in, no matter big or small. The catch is, we have to let Him work through us. One of my greatest passions is helping others, and I love being a servant in any way I can, whether that is through the action of physically helping someone or just sending a few encouraging words someone's way. God made us with hearts that care for others, and we should utilize that care by putting it toward serving others!
There are so many opportunities to serve in the community that oftentimes we don't even know about. Mission opportunities through school, local churches, homeless shelters, etc., are right around the corner, you just have to look for them! Sometimes this means doing research, other times this simply means knowing someone who is involved in a local mission service and can hook you up with details. For example, many local churches have weekly or monthly service opportunities that teens and adults alike can take part in. My church takes a group to the Miami Valley Women's Center once a month. Additionally, there are tons of opportunities to serve within the church itself every week! From nursery helpers to ushers and greeters, most churches would love to get teens to volunteer to help out every Sunday morning :)
There are so many places and situations where servants are needed, you just need to look and be willing to get out of your comfort zone in order to look for those opportunities! Use that caring heart that God gave you and help others in need around you. It's so worth it!
Hebrews 6:10 (ESV)- "For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do."
Unfortunately, on approximately the third day of the trip, I got really hurt and extremely sick. I ended up being sick and practically unable to walk for most of the trip and had to sit out of so many activities that the rest of the LCA team got to participate in. However, even though I didn't get to be involved in the "up front" situations such as leading music, stories, and playing games with the kiddos, that didn't stop me from working behind the scenes! For multiple days in a row, I spent hours cutting out kids crafts, sorting items needed for VBS, and organizing medical supplies. Even though I couldn't be as active as I wanted, getting to help out in any way possible was a huge blessing to me, and I learned a lot throughout the week as God taught me patience in the situations He had put me in.
Anyways, what was my point with that story? The point is this: God can use us as servants in any situation we are put in, no matter big or small. The catch is, we have to let Him work through us. One of my greatest passions is helping others, and I love being a servant in any way I can, whether that is through the action of physically helping someone or just sending a few encouraging words someone's way. God made us with hearts that care for others, and we should utilize that care by putting it toward serving others!
There are so many opportunities to serve in the community that oftentimes we don't even know about. Mission opportunities through school, local churches, homeless shelters, etc., are right around the corner, you just have to look for them! Sometimes this means doing research, other times this simply means knowing someone who is involved in a local mission service and can hook you up with details. For example, many local churches have weekly or monthly service opportunities that teens and adults alike can take part in. My church takes a group to the Miami Valley Women's Center once a month. Additionally, there are tons of opportunities to serve within the church itself every week! From nursery helpers to ushers and greeters, most churches would love to get teens to volunteer to help out every Sunday morning :)
There are so many places and situations where servants are needed, you just need to look and be willing to get out of your comfort zone in order to look for those opportunities! Use that caring heart that God gave you and help others in need around you. It's so worth it!
Hebrews 6:10 (ESV)- "For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do."
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