This time of year it is so cool to be outside and look in the sky and see geese flying in formation. The lead goose does the most work, and then the others switch with him so they can get their energy restored, and then be able to lead again. Scientists say that they go 70 percent further than they could go on their own. What we can learn from geese is that teamwork is a big deal! At home, many hands make light work when it comes to housework. You get the family involved. Everyone has to clean a toilet, everyone has to vacuum, we all work together. When you think about the body, it only makes sense. When we have more people doing the work of the ministry, no one person has to do it all. A wonderful example would be in children’s ministry. If every parent served once a month, there would be more than enough volunteers to have every area of the ministry covered. Then if grandmas, who just loved holding babies would volunteer for nursery or toddler ministry, many of the young moms could get a much needed break from their kiddos. If junior high and high school kids volunteered to help lead teachers, there would always be more than enough helpers to make Kids Ministry amazing every Sunday and Wednesday night. So think of the goose, and find a way to volunteer at your church. Maybe your Children’s Pastor will send me a thank you note!!! We can do much more together as a team.
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