Serving is More Than Something I Do.

God’s presence fills every part of my life—without Him, I couldn’t begin to do all that’s required to care for my family. I feel His nearness every day, all throughout the day. It’s a comfort, a strength, and a constant reminder that I am never alone.

One of the greatest blessings in my life is serving at Contact Mission. Though I’m not able to do as much physically as I once did, my heart is still fully in it. I currently serve at the prayer table, where I have the privilege of listening to the heartfelt needs and prayers of the people we serve. Their gratitude is humbling. Many of them have so little, yet their spirits overflow with thankfulness—and that has deeply touched and filled my heart.

Prayer has always come naturally to me. It’s my favorite way to connect with God—to sit in His presence and lift others up to Him. Sometimes, the needs shared at Contact Mission are so overwhelming that it breaks my heart. There are moments I have to hold back tears… and the urge to give everything I have to help.

I’ll never forget praying with a mother one day. I gently asked if she had any specific needs, and she quietly said her children needed blankets. That moment pierced my heart. I found someone from the Contact Mission team, and they were able to get her a blanket from the resource closet. After that, I started bringing a blanket with me each time I serve—just in case someone else might need one. It seems like such a simple item, but in that moment, a blanket became a powerful expression of God’s love. That simple act brought me to tears.

Serving here is not just something I do—it’s a part of who I am. And I’m so grateful for the chance to be a small part of God’s big work.