Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,
so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
God has blessed our schools with "quiet angels", those saints who volunteer and do work that is rarely recognized. Most of these folks don't want recognition; they do what they do for the Lord and to bless the school that they love.
I suggest that you take some time out of your schedule to thank and celebrate the good gifts that are being used for the Kingdom building at your school. This is an important stewardship effort even if it is difficult to value in dollars.
As you are having these discussions, why not ask a few questions? In your own words, of course.
1. How or why did you come to volunteer?
2. What is it about the school that keeps you coming back? This is especially true of the volunteers who no longer have children in the school.
3. Are we utilizing your gifts as you would like for us to?
4. Are there other areas of the school in which you would like to participate?
5. Are we grateful receivers of your generous giving?
And, praise the Lord with them that He has moved in the hearts of His people to steward this portion of their gifts.
This is a great reminder. When I read the title I was expecting a few words on donated items -- a computer, a video projector, a television. I wasn't thinking about volunteers service which is so valuable and many times unquantifiable . . . particularly those volunteers whose positive attitudes brings grace to our organizations. Again, great reminder.
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