Last year I introduced a new ministry that I call Random Angels. The idea behind this ministry is simple; you do what you can, when you can. When a need arises that you can help with you let me know. If the assistance being requested is something that you are not able to do, you do nothing. Some times the need is for a skill; sometimes the request requires a little time and yes, sometimes the request is for financial help.
Currently there are 52 people who are members of this ministry. Frankly, it has been months since I last had to reach out to this group asking for help. In fact, it had been so long that I recently sent an email just to let them know that the ministry was alive and that they were not forgotten!
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from someone who needed help. For the last couple of years, a small group of volunteers has continued to provide assistance to a couple of the refugee families who lived in our Ministry House. For the most part the refugee families are doing well, but acclimation into this country takes time. The email indicated that, after having done so for 18 months, one of the volunteers would no longer be able to drive the refugee family to Winco on Saturdays so they could go shopping. The family had no trouble shopping, but since they do not own a car, transportation was needed. The email also stated they could use some help tutoring/reading to the kids, particularly a sixth grader who is struggling.
I put the request out and in less than fifteen minutes replies started to come in from Random Angels who said they could help with one or both of the requests. In all, five Random Angels have raised their hand to say they could support someone in need by giving their time. With this many people getting involved I suspect it will equate to just a few hours each month for any Random Angel. Incredible generosity once again by YOU!
If this sounds like a ministry you would be interested in just send me an email at
[email protected]. I would love to add your email to the list.