How to Start

One area I would like to really concentrate on is my faith, my church, my involvement, and finding my shape within. Of course to be involved, you need to go through the steps to discover where you belong. I have gone through 2 of the 4 Core Classes. Oddly enough, the 3rd one deals with finding where you want to volunteer at church. I was told about an area that I hadn't known about before.

There is a volunteer opportunity called a Core Three Counselor. The Core Three Counselor helps others find the perfect fit for others wanting to volunteer. This really appeals to me. I am going to finish up the Core Classes and look into this position.

I have tried three volunteer positions. The first was my favorite. I was backstage producer/coordinator for a while. It was at a really difficult time of my life. I was newly separated and on my own. I was struggling with all kinds of doubts, thoughts, and had no clue where my decision to leave would lead me. I was confident in the actual decision but the aftermath feelings were at times overpowering. Still, I tried to stay involved. I got to a point where my job, my new feelings of being lonely, and all the pressure of being on my own for the first time finally took its toll on me. Something had to give and that was the only thing that I didn't have to do to survive.

I missed the directing/producing that I did at the school I worked at for 11 years so I thought I would try shadowing the service producer. Though it was the most fun I have ever had at church, the pressure of messing "God's Word" up while thousands watched just was a little too much. I knew I could do it but what if things didn't go as planned. Then, I would panic. So presently, I am on a greeting team. I love seeing all the people but still, there is something within me that my volunteering is not reaching.

My first step is attending Core 3 on January 13th. I am all signed up and paid. I am really looking forward to this one as Mark Waltz leads. I am excited because Mark is one of my very favorite people in the world. I have had the opportunity to have several conversations with him and he truly is a wonderful man.