Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Sep 1, 2023
THE VOLUNTEERS
This poem is dedicated to all faithful volunteers.
We could not make it without your willingness to serve.
Thank you, Loyd C Taylor, Sr.
The Volunteers
There are some special people that we know
Found in needy places across this land;
They’re people that selflessly serve others,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006
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Volunteers: Americans that performed volunteer work in ’03 did so as follows: 35% at religious organizations, 27% for school or youth services and 12% social or community
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Contributed by John Shearhart on Apr 28, 2008
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VOLUNTEERS AND SERVANTS
“Volunteers raise their hand to be called on.
Servants are called by the Hand of God.
Volunteers do work for God.
Servants do work with God.
Volunteers get tired of the work,
Servants are tired in the work.
Volunteers pray their work will succeed.
Servants succeed as
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2008
BOOMER VOLUNTEERS
75% of Boomer volunteers who engage in professional activities, such as managing people or projects, continue volunteering the following year. Activities with the 2nd and 3rd highest volunteer retention rates are music or some other type of performance (70.9%) and tutoring,
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Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2002
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A volunteer fire department was fighting the blaze engulfing Julia Campbell cousin’s barn. As he watched, he dialed his insurance company on his portable phone, but there was no answer. “How come my agent is never there when I need him?” he asked in frustration.
One of the firefighters
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
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"Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nations compassion, unselfish caring,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most
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As the storm raged, the captain realized his ship was sinking fast.
He called out, “Anyone here knows how to pray?”
A pastor stepped forward. “Captain, I know how to pray.”
“Good,” said the captain, “you pray while the
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2008
How to find volunteers for a ministry:
WHAT NOT TO DO:
1. Do not generally stand in front of your congregation and make a plea for help.
2. Never beg people to join your ministry.
3. Never invite someone to join your ministry team unless you’re confident in their abilities to fulfill the roles you
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 9, 2002
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PEACE CORP VOLUNTEER STUDIES
Some years ago a study was conducted among Peace Corps volunteers. Researchers took a random sample of volunteers and split them into two roughly equal groups: those who completed their tour commitments and those who returned home early because of "problems of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 18, 2007
Boomers Volunteer: Boomers have become one of the most important components of U.S. volunteer organizations. The Corporation for National and Community Service reports: There are 65.4 million volunteers in the U.S. While Boomers are about 25% of the adult population over 18, they are 40% of the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 4, 2006
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Active Christians who volunteer are the best donors. People really do put the treasure where their heart is, 90% of volunteers contribute to charity. The volunteer-donor is likely to be an active Christian. More than income, age, race, or education, faith predicts giving and volunteering. People,
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Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 11, 2002
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Christian workers and volunteers sometimes make the mistake of thinking their work is so important that they are justified in ignoring their families. Spiritual leadership, however, must begin at home. If a man is not willing to care
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Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 3, 2005
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I have served as a volunteer Chaplain for the Havelock Police Dept for many years. Still, I will never forget my first night out with them. I was completely green and had no idea how to act. I was trying to follow the lead of the other officers. We were called to the parking lot of a store in
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