Why do people do service? That's a question I've been wrestling with for a while. Why am I in Paraguay? Because I
love the global church. Other than that, I can only see selfish reasons. (Don't get me wrong, service is soo important, just hear me out.) When someone is doing something exciting, we want to be apart of it, right? I think that's a lot of what's going on here: we recognize that God is moving in our world, and
we can't help but want to be a part of it. Whether we're sticking on stickers or shredding paper, or doing something of more value. Someone has to do it (that's my motto, these days), and God needs all types of people to fill all types of jobs. That brings up another point, we do service because
we need each other. It's impossible to live life with out relationships with people. Someone needs to put on those stickers to correct the German pamphlets, and why not me? Another example: look at the global church. Obviously money isn't distributed equally. Those in the church who don't have all of that much, need those who have, but it's definitely a 2 way street. Those who have, have so much to learn about the
raw faith of those who have to depend on God for those every day needs. Any other thoughts?
On a different note, on Tuesday, Freidbert, Nahemy and I are going to start putting registration forms into the data base. :) Until then, I only have a few hundred more pamphlets to put stickers on! I should've taken a picture of all of the pamphlets I've corrected, but these will have to do:
There you can see all of the stickers that I cut and paste on the pamphlets. It's a good reminder to
proofread everything before you print it! :)
5 comments:
Interesting thoughts. I like the fact that we serve because we need each other. That's how I feel right now. Hope the sticker-ing is going well. Looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks!
Kelsey, you have a wonderful attitude regarding your work! We have several of your MCC prayer cards/pictures which remind me to send up "arrow" prayers for you during the day. One is right here by the computer, one on the refrigerator and one on our bedroom dresser mirror. We always look forward to your letters. :)
Love, G'ma N.
kelsey my love, i heard from kim bowman (who's at grebel now!) that you were in paraguay, then i saw that you posted on scotty's blog and found your blog! i love you and miss you and i'll be reading your blog.
love amanda ;)
Hi Kelsey!
I enjoyed catching up on your blog.Your reflections on service are great. I identify with the selfish reasons for service like you mentioned. And hopefully we find the balance between those ideas and the mutual transformation that we all need. I am looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks, right? Take care..Laurie Longenecker
Loved your reflections on service...I'll be eager to keep reading your blog...meanwhile, enjoy the chipa and the sopa paraguaya...I pray for you...
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