365: The Reboot

Other than a short stint at St. Anselm's (in Madisonville) working alongside my mom, sisters and best friend Emily... I've never really gotten involved with a church.  I've attended classes or participated in studies.  I'm now leading a small group (which is also a first for me this year).... but actually volunteering or getting involved at the church has never been something I've put much thought into.  This past Easter there was a call to action for attendees to consider helping during Easter weekend.  The crowds were expected to be large and at capacity for all campuses, and the need for additional volunteers was massive.  So I raised my hand.  Why not?  I volunteered to be a greeter for that weekend for one of the services - their choice, wherever they needed me the most.  After a very short training, I was assigned to the Saturday evening service (along with a new friend, Ramona, and Jeff - who had no chance of getting out of volunteering since I roped him in with me!).  It was actually a lot of fun.  Getting to meet everyone as they came into the service... wishing them each a Happy Easter... commenting on the beautiful spring dresses the little girls came in wearing proudly while the boys fidgeted discontentedly with their Easter ties and suits.  Overall it was a very enjoyable experience and really didn't take much of my time.  So why not.  I offered to volunteer once a month for a service at the main campus.  It'll be good for me to start to meet new people at my church.  That's right, I said it.  My church. :)