“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
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My journey with TCM began when I reached out via a cold email. I was interested in volunteering in their EPIC program because I wanted to be actively involved in the community. Due to timing, I had a couple of months to think about committing after speaking with TCM. I started getting cold feet because the site was a bit far from me and I had no way of getting there as my car hadn’t arrived yet, having been on the waitlist for 1.5 years. One random night, I prayed and asked God to show me if this was where He wanted me to serve in this season. The next day, I got an email from TCM asking if I was still interested in volunteering in the fall. Despite not having a means of transportation, I accepted in obedience and believed that this was from God. Three weeks later, I received confirmation that my car had finally arrived just in time for volunteering! His timing is perfect, He is perfect.
The children at Flemingdon Park have taught me a lot just by interacting with them. My focus is strongly oriented towards education and the child that I’m currently tutoring has shown me that simply spending time with them consistently and with undivided attention is what they need. I’ve learned to be their friend.
Throughout my time volunteering at TCM, I’ve experienced God in so many ways. I see His love through the children, outreach workers, and other volunteers. God has reminded me that materialistic things don’t matter, everyone’s biggest longing is to be loved unconditionally and only God can satisfy us.
I love that I get to pray for the children and know what’s going on in their lives. I get to pray for the outreach workers and they get to pray for me. The life I live is not about me (Galatians 2:20). Everything we have belongs to God, whether it’s our careers, possessions, skills, or time. Our hearts belong to God. It’s everyone’s calling to do God’s work- to be workers in the harvest field (Matthew 9:35-38; Ephesians 2:10). When we stop focusing on ourselves, God will show us the bigger picture. We’re just distracted right now.