Sometimes
in a conflict two armies get positioned so neither has an advantage.
This is not a peace treaty, or even a truce, or even a cessation of
hostilities. It is not a stalemate. It is a continuation of
hostilities where men and women are continuing to die and be maimed. It
is called a war of attrition because each side is losing resources.
Without something changing the winner will be the side with the most to
lose, so to speak.
Perhaps it is not the best picture to use but there is another war of
attrition going on. Every organization that is empowered by volunteers
faces it. In the ongoing battle to serve, people who have been
faithful, for various reasons, are unable to carry on. On our shift at
Barrie Out of the Cold,
two members are not back this year because of health struggles. We
have recruited two couples to replace them but there are many positions
not filled. Sixteen men are needed for various 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. shifts.
Check out the needs for this particular organization online.
I
was told most volunteer driven organizations are experiencing a slow
response to recruiting efforts this year. One of the practices that
makes some organizations successful is that they are always recruiting.
(That doesn’t mean everyone who applies gets in!) These armies know
that sometime, somebody is going to have to stop serving and they will
need to replace them. Everyone who oversees a ministry here at Harvest
knows this is true. We are always recruiting, and we are looking for
you! (Of course, as we learned, we are not looking for volunteers, but
slaves of Jesus Christ!)
One of the marks of a true disciple is that they work for Christ. Both
inside Harvest and out there, your efforts are needed in a battle worth
fighting. Quite honestly, we have an incredible number of people doing
double-duty. (Thank you!) How about you? Can I ask you to consider
signing on? I would be glad to talk about it if you have questions. It
would be great if you leave a comment to tell us where help is
needed. Sign on, strengthen resources, bring a change and tip the
scale!
Roger