I've been thinking a lot about how I could get more involved with outreach. As I was doing my usual milestone "philosophizing", since it was my birthday, I decided that it was time for me to just take action after having thought about it for awhile now.
Well, actually, it's not like I didn't already start taking steps towards reaching out more - I had already started learning more about organizations like World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, COA, etc.; and I had already started providing support. But, this weekend, I did get a couple of ideas, one of which I have acted upon. I signed up to be a World Vision volunteer at the Casting Crowns concert. This works out well, since I had wanted to go to the concert as well.
I will continue to look into opportunities in my area where I can serve with these organizations. Another organization I'm interested in helping with is Habitat for Humanity.
The other thought I had was related to mentoring. There is one person at church, in which I had thought about before; and I happen to see her these last few weeks. And, probably not coincidentally, we sat by each other in worship on Sunday. So, I am going to pray about whether or not I can commit to mentoring; and whether this person would benefit from being mentored by me.
So, this is what came about from my Birthday ponderings. I have to say that it was a pleasant Birthday this year, celebrating with family and friends. The Dim Sum at Seafood Paradise was actually really good and prices were not bad either ($1.80, $2.60, $3.00). Afterwards, we went to a Dim Sum take-out place that my mom said was a well-known chain. They had A and B dishes at $.99 and $1.39. And, Sunday at Disneyland was fun as well. I rode the Nemo ride for the first time - cute. And, of course, we rode my usual favorites: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Indian Jones.... and ate in New Orleans square (French Market).
Monday, August 24, 2009
Outreach
I've been thinking a lot about how I could get more involved with outreach. As I was doing my usual milestone "philosophizing", since it was my birthday, I decided that it was time for me to just take action after having thought about it for awhile now.
Well, actually, it's not like I didn't already start taking steps towards reaching out more - I had already started learning more about organizations like World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, COA, etc.; and I had already started providing support. But, this weekend, I did get a couple of ideas, one of which I have acted upon. I signed up to be a World Vision volunteer at the Casting Crowns concert. This works out well, since I had wanted to go to the concert as well.
I will continue to look into opportunities in my area where I can serve with these organizations. Another organization I'm interested in helping with is Habitat for Humanity.
The other thought I had was related to mentoring. There is one person at church, in which I had thought about before; and I happen to see her these last few weeks. And, probably not coincidentally, we sat by each other in worship on Sunday. So, I am going to pray about whether or not I can commit to mentoring; and whether this person would benefit from being mentored by me.
So, this is what came about from my Birthday ponderings. I have to say that it was a pleasant Birthday this year, celebrating with family and friends. The Dim Sum at Seafood Paradise was actually really good and prices were not bad either ($1.80, $2.60, $3.00). Afterwards, we went to a Dim Sum take-out place that my mom said was a well-known chain. They had A and B dishes at $.99 and $1.39. And, Sunday at Disneyland was fun as well. I rode the Nemo ride for the first time - cute. And, of course, we rode my usual favorites: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Indian Jones.... and ate in New Orleans square (French Market).
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