The Casserole Ministry

                                                                                    Everyday is a brand new day,
                                                                                    everyday is a journey.



 Make us of one heart and mind;
  Courteous, pitiful, and kind;
  Lowly, meek, in thought and word,
  Altogether like our Lord.
C. WESLEY.



I have this firm belief that Churches should have Ministries where they support their communities. My current Church has many of these volunteer opportunities in doing just that. It is one of the main reasons why I come here. 

One of these Ministries happens to be the Casserole Ministry which offers various support groups to share a meal as they minister. These casseroles aid in helping home bound individuals the comfort of a hot meal. What a great idea for a Ministry. 

Serving, in general, goes way beyond being an Usher in Church. Don't get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being an Usher, or a Sunday School teacher, or a Greeter or any of the numerous volunteering opportunities that Church offers. Churches need volunteers. The point here is that there is something for everyone. 

Many people feel that they don't have the time or can't arrive early to serve, but we can serve in other ways. When I was on the PTA board when my children were small, that was one of the duties I had. . . . looking for volunteers. Not many people can come in and volunteer their time due to either work or other obligations. 

I quickly learned what each mother could do. The were moms who came in on a regular basis, helping out in the classrooms. There were moms who helped baked cookies from their homes for all the school functions. There were moms who loved to go on field trips or chaperone dances. There were moms who helped out by cutting, assembling or collating different paperwork from home. Every mom had a special volunteer gift, one just had to bring it out of her. 

That's how I feel about Ministry work. I believe we all have something to offer. We just have to think out of the box. Ministry involves serving and that could be anything. Take my mom, for instance. She needs a ride to her Church. Wouldn't it be great if someone could start a Ministry picking up people to do just that? 

So get your casseroles out, pick up your car keys or bake those cookies. There is someone out there who could really benefit from your service. 

Have a blessed day everyone.