This is the second installment of our "Do What It Says" series (based on James 1:22). The purpose of this series is to highlight some different areas some of our ladies are serving in and also share some needs that are out there in hopes of making connections and opening doors for other ladies who are looking for a place to serve. To see the first post about "Do What It Says" click here .
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| Rebecca Kiel - BCC Transportation Ministry |
Today I’d like to tell you about BCC's TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY and some needs that maybe God would invite some of you to help meet. The pretty face in that picture is Rebecca Kiel and she is the one who God has used to start this ministry. I asked her if she would explain it to us.
Rebecca, who is the transportation intended for? For anyone in need of transportation to and from church; People of any age that either cannot drive, or do not own a vehicle. May additionally include homeless, nursing home residents, shut-ins...
What does a person need in order to help transport people? All that is needed is a vehicle - can be big or small. Some wheel chair accessible vehicles are needed but not everyone is wheelchair bound. And a valid drivers liscense of course :)
When do you need people who can help transport others? Any church service times, or even for things like LifeGroups, Women's or Men's Events, etc.
Where would drivers pick up passengers? As we increase the members on the transportation team, we would like to aim for making pick-ups and drop-offs as convenient as possible to each transporter's home location. (Ex: Picking up someone near your own community, rather than putting a lot of miles on your vehicle for a pick-up across county... plus, gas is expensive!)
Can you share a little bit about how this simple act of service has benefitted others? Fellowship and opportunities to connect with others and hear God's Word is a longing unfulfilled in the lives of many who simply have no transportation to church or other events and therefore are relinquished to being home, shelter or nursing home bound. Just giving someone a ride to church can mean so much.
For Example: Vellie Loftis, who is at the Brian Center, said this - "Thank you so much for bringing me to church... It was like breathing in oxygen again."
Vellie, like many others at local nursing homes, is from SC.
SC doesn't have Medicaid beds, and so many SC residents are forced to be placed out of state in NC facilities, out of touch with any family or friends, very isolated, and unable to make contact for themselves with new friends, church family, etc. (If you were to visit a standard nursing home in our county, you would likely find that most everyone you meet is from SC.)
EVERYONE that is on my list for the Brian Center for wanting to come to church is from SC, with the exception of a young man in maybe his early 20's who is from Jacksonville, NC - about 8 hours away. But they just need rides.
There is a gentleman that I met about 9 years ago (from SC also) that has never had opportunity to leave the Brian Center other than for a medical appointment, or for the yearly fishing trip, during the time that I have known him.He also has never had any visitors (family or friends) from his home in SC.
There are many more such cases, that I would like for our church body to "adopt" into our own church family. This begins with giving them the opportunity to be a part of our worship, fellowship, Life Groups, and other blessings of "breathing in oxygen again".
How can those who want to help get involved? Just contact me (Rebecca) You can call, text or email. (Trudy or BCC has my contact info)
Is there anything else we can do? Please pray for these individuals and their needs, as well as for God's hand in orchestrating all of the details, according to His Awesome and Incredible Plans, and that He would draw the people that He chooses for this ministry. Thank you! :)
Would you also please pray for the following...
- WHEELCHAIRS donated/loaned (to deter back injuries resulting from picking up wheelchairs and putting in trunks, etc.)
- HANDICAP/WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE(S) - some individuals have a difficult time transferring, or are wheelchair-bound
- MEMBERS to be added to our ministry (Currently have 2 members)
And finally I'd like to leave you with some PRAISE REPORTS - Two wheelchairs have been donated thus far, and are now on hand at BCC for transporters! Praise God.
Is this an area that you could offer some help? If so, I believe your efforts would bless you back ten fold. And what a great day this would be (March 4th) to March forth and meet a need in Christ's name. To get more info contact either BCC or Trudy for Rebecca's contact information or look for Rebecca at church.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22
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