Encouragement to our Volunteers

Connectors,

I am humbled to say that we've seen more than 200 people in worship for a month now!
More important is that behind those numbers are stories of changed lives. Some AMAZING stories.
God must be up to something, because none of us can take the credit.
But I will give you credit for this...

There is no way we could be doing without all of you!
You have risen to this occasion- you show up early on Sundays, you help out where ever it's needed, you do whatever it takes to create an amazing worship experience.

• From the friendly faces greeting guests;
• To a great cup of coffee;
• To clean, organized, AWESOME children programs;
• To our rocking music!

You all amaze me!
(And this is just on Sunday mornings! I know how much you do throughout the week in Connection Groups, in practice, in preparations, in visits and in prayer.)

As we come into the Christmas season we are going to see even more people coming to Connections, and connecting with God. We need to be ready.

So here are my top three reminders for our volunteers:
1. USE PLANNING CENTER! When you get an invitation to serve, accept or decline, don't ignore! Even better- block out dates! Take a few minutes, look at your calendar, and block out dates you can't or do not wish to volunteer. If you don't know how to use planning center online, ask for help!

2. The Sunday service starts at 9:30am. Take your role seriously because you are in a position of influence. How you do, or don't do, your job reflects on all of Connections. Please do it well. Greet warmly, usher lovingly, serve kids happily, play music joyfully... OWN YOUR JOB!

3. If you do the top two suggestions, there is no third! Our volunteers will be coordinated, prepared and in place. And if we do that, people are going to be AMAZED at what they experience on a Sunday morning.

• When someone greets them at the door, a wall comes down.
• When they are offered a cup of coffee, they begin to feel welcomed.
• When they see the family ministry team in place, they know we care.
• When they walk into the theatre, we begin to rock their world.
• When they see you worship, they want to worship too.
• When they hear God's word, their life can be changed forever!

This Christmas season I'm praying we see many, many people to receive the greatest gift of all- Life in Jesus Christ!
God is out there folks- He's changing people's lives, loving the lost and lonely. We can be a part of it if we choose.

I love you guys!
George