Volunteering
MISSION & OUTREACH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. — 1 Peter 4:10 By the Rev. Robin Hinkle
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fter much anticipation, I am delighted to finally be working with you as your new Associate for Mission and Outreach. These first couple of months have been a whirlwind of introductions, both with you here at Saint Michael and with our partners in ministry in the Dallas community and beyond. I have especially enjoyed getting to know our longtime ministry partners. I have visited many of their sites, and have had wonderful conversations about their Covid experiences, their re-opening and their dreams for the future. All our partners had to adjust during the Covid shutdown, which they used as an opportunity to revitalize and rethink the programs they provide. The timing of my arrival therefore seems to be fortuitous as they are ready to move forward in new ways, just as we here at the church are ready to do so as well. I see my position as work in two broad areas: 1. Creating expanded volunteer opportunities for impactful outreach for all ages to deepen our faith as disciples of our Lord; and 2. Working in collaboration with community partners to address, through major initiatives, some of the issues that impact many of our neighbors including poverty, addiction, mental health and education. This work has already begun. You will find in this issue, many old and new ways to volunteer, with more to come. Please let me, your Mission and Outreach Committee, or Christi Morrow know of your ideas for outreach ministry—we are actively expanding our network. And sign-up today to share your unique gifts with our neighbors in need!
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