Being a member of this parish has been such a blessing for me. I’ve been able to use my gift of administration to help out in the church office. I started out with one day a week, then I added a second. Peace and a feeling of rightness came over me knowing I could make a difference when I made that commitment.

 

When I worked at my first career, Mondays were not something to look forward to even though I enjoyed my job. Now Monday morning I come in to the office and perform my tasks and know that I am helping others in their ministries. My main job as I see it is to move information from one person to another so others’ ministries flow more smoothly.

 

A fairly new ministry for me at SOC is cleaning the altar linens and getting them ready for the next service of Holy Communion. Every Monday I slip into the sacristy to drop off the clean, ironed linens and pick up the used batch from the previous week. As I wash and iron these things, I often think of how other people all over the world have done this very same thing through hundreds of years. It is my offering to the Lord, getting ready for a sacrament that represents His great love for each and every one of us.

 

I am blessed to be a part of the body of Christ which is SOC and is made up of many devoted volunteers. There are so many of us working toward a common goal, each dedicated to their particular ministry. It is easy to see the power of the Holy Spirit in us as we work. Whatever you feel called to do, take the chance and reach out; nothing is too small and everything is important. Every little thing we do weaves us together and makes us stronger in the Lord.

 

 

 

Susan Staley