hi.
it’s me again.
asking for volunteers to volunteer for this September surprise even though i’m not giving away details! sorry. you’re just gonna have to forgive me.
a lot of y’all are in the ministry… but, i’m hoping to hear from a few of you who aren’t in paid ministry. yes, you can be a lay ministry type person or a service-oriented person helping out somewhere, just not a vocational minister. make sense?
no. it didn’t. i know…
ok. let’s try this: lemme know if you do anything to make somebody else’s life better, and i’ll promise to let you know what in the HECK i’m looking for and whether or not you’re a fit.
that’s the best i can do.
ok? ok.
any volunteers?? you want in on the action?
for those of you have an inexplicable aversion to commenting: mandy[at]mandythompson[dot]com… PUH-LEEEEEEEEZE email me ’cause i can’t do this without you. come out of hiding!! this is your chance!!!
kthx.
Good morning Manders!
I do little things to make people’s lives better.
1. I listen
2. I give advice
3. I write little note cards when I feel they might need
encouragement, or prayers.
4. I don’t pay attention to position when it comes to the person,
they are who they are, and I treat them like a human being, and
not their status.
5. I remember them.
6. I will bake a cake, or brownies to lift their spirits.
7. I give them little nicknames…
8. I write poetry for them
9. I share God’s word with them and try to fit it to the situation.
10. I am just me, and try my best to be me, and let them know I am open
to whatever they want to share with me.
How’s this:)
we were in full time ministry but now we are in the lay category and enjoying this season of life until the next ministry door opens up.
By the way we had our little girl on Wednesday!
Germany counts?
Don’t know what you’re up to, but now you got me curious
Besides being who I am, I’m a Soldiers’ Angel (www.soldiersangels.org). Is this enough?
do i count?
I’m not in full-time or paid ministry – I’m game!
i don’t get paid. i would love to get paid to be a pastor’s wife. that would be one lucrative salary!!! And think about the benefits!!!!
Hey, I do tons to make Ava and Todd’s life better… if you need me I’m game!
Okay, what?
Count me in! I love surprises!!
I’m normally adverse to commenting, but since you’re calling us out . . . I’m not originally american and I work in HR.
I’m just hoping this mystery involves cricket (“[cricket cricket]“) . . .
Cam
We were in full time ministry and now we are in lay ministry and enjoying this season of our lives.
Hey BTW … we had our daughter on Wednesday!
Not sure why but my posts are not coming through
I’m in!
I’m a stay at home mom of three boys with a husband who still thinks he’s a boy.
I think that sums it up. hahaha!!
holy cow ya’ll have come out in DROVES! i’m so excited about this i just can’t stand it… wow.
well.
you’ll be hearing from me!
welcome, newbies!!! STAY!!!
I’m in ministry- but not paid…
I work with blowtorches to get paid!!
I’m all about people… That’s my game..
you think i get paid for this? =)
i teach a women’s bible study.
i used to do a lot more, but i am burnt out. i need a break!
i don’t know if i count, so you can decide. but if you want me, i’m in.
If Alece counts, then maybe I count too? :-]
I’m a mom. That counts as helping right? And taking on the scheduling from our “official” worship leader.
Cameron – liked the cricket joke! Our kids can now sign up for a cricket team but still no baseball. Had to import some gloves and balls so they don’t grown up throwing like girls. Even if they are – girls.
I am not in paid ministry. I care deeply about people and like to encourage their souls.
hmmmmm, well i’m not in ministry. i have a lunch buddy in an inner city school who i meet with weekly. i volunteered as an overnight helper at a family shelter for 3 years. i help my mom. my husband and i do meals for people in need. i do things to bring awareness about Down syndrome…but not enough yet. i smile and laugh. i say please and thank you. i leave comments when you beg. i’m really sweet! LOL
i make your life better and i dont get paid. does that count???
seriously…do i count?
i can count in french.
Uhhhhh….I think I qualify, and I’m a willing heart so do with me what you will…be gentle…
Your mom is french.
your mom’s french sucks.
I blog.
Definitely don’t get paid for it (otherwise my husband would probably be endorsing it much more strongly than he does).
And pray sometimes.
Don’t know if I count.
But I am a wife.
Don’t get paid for that either, except in kisses and smiles. Don’t think I’d trade it in, though. but it is definitely a ministry. And one that … I apparently have a lot to learn about still.
Hum. . .let’s see.
1) I lead women’s Bible study and coordinate the women’s ministry at my church
2) I’m on the core leadership team at my church.
3) I fill in on praise team (vocal or piano) when needed–also at church.
4) My hubby and I sponsor a table at the annual Campus Crusade for Christ fundraising dinner.
5) I’m a prayer partner with a young women in North Carolina
6) I mentor a young mother with three girls in my hometown.
7) I volunteer as a faculty sponsor for our campus ministry student retreat.
Is this what you’re looking for Mandy??