So... I like to help people. That's the main part of the mission statement for my life. When I lived in Mobile, it was easy to find someone to help. There always seemed to be need somewhere. For me, it was church, the school, the youth group, the college group, fire dept and other friends. There were always things for me to do to improve things.
I have moved to a new environment. The needs are different. I have to find new ways to serve. I knew this before I moved but I didn't know it would be like this. I have been here for almost 2 years and I still don't have it figured out. I never knew that helping people could be so hard.
I live in one of the richest areas in the world. People don't need the things I used to do in mobile. I work at a church with a 13 million dollar operational budget, 4,000-6,000 people and most people already have a developed circle of friends that can help them if they need help.
So, I try to volunteer with other ministries doing tech. (after all, God wants me to do tech right?) The problem I'm running into was either the ministry doesn't need/want my help(that's what having 4000 people is good for) or I was too helpful. (that's new for me)
So, my quest continues... Where do I go to serve others using my skill set of tech? Is that what I'm supposed to do right now? Perhaps this is the part of the show where I change my life mission statement? (I doubt it, but I must consider the question)
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about 30 miles from you: http://www.safehouseoutreach.org/
Suggested activities:
*Anything they need. Just because you have mad tech skills doesn't mean you have to use them all the time everywhere. Plus, I know for a fact you ran a warehouse at one point--that's a useful skill too.
*Produce promotional videos to be shown in area churches.
*Facility maintainance
*Youth events tech.
*Supply donation coordination... come up with an electronic system to match up needs with supplies (blankets, food, towels)
*Build and maintain computer lab for the homeless. (this is helpful for them to look for jobs and such)
I don't know if that's really what you're looking for. If you are looking for ways to serve specifically the people you mentioned, maybe you can drag some of them into this. There is a "need to serve" if I may mangle some terms. I am slowly learning that one cannot be truely happy without being outwardly focused. Maybe the best way to help people is to show them how to help people.
Or you can always try the meathod of causing problems so you can fix them.
Have Fun
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