Help Wanted

by Richard Atwood

“It would really be nice if we had a couple more workers. We are seeing people saved, and the new Christians are starting to get involved. But it would be nice if I had someone to head up children’s church. We also have several teenagers. I would like someone to work with them.”

I had this conversation yesterday with a church planter. He was not complaining, just dreaming. The work is growing, and they will soon need a bigger building. They are self-proclaimed workaholics. He drives the church bus every Sunday, besides leading the service and preaching. She teaches a class, cleans the church, leads the music, and works in the nursery. A couple of experienced hands would help. Are yours available?

Consider two possibilities:

• Move to help a church planter. Yes, I know that is asking a lot. But what an adventure! Some folks have done this very thing and are busy supporting, setting up, teaching, giving, running the sound booth, inviting, welcoming, keeping the nursery—being a big help.
  

• Help a home missionary for a year or two from where you are. Drive to the new church every Sunday morning and help with music, children, etc. Join the SWAT Team: Servants Willing And Temporary. You would miss seeing your friends for a while, but you would make a lot of new friends!
  

It would be really nice!

About the writer: Richard Atwood is director of missionary assistance for FWB Home Missions. Learn more: www.homemissions.net.