Women of Compassion

Serving Others

By June 28, 2017No Comments

By guest blogger and Women of Compassion council member, Christina Boyce

Recently, we held our first Women of Compassion Day of Service at the Joe K. Blanton Campus of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes in Lakeland it is always enjoyable to meet other Women of Compassion who share my heart for Florida Baptist Children’s Homes (FBCH).
After lunch, my family of seven piled into our SUV and involving them in volunteerism as they are growing up. We are looking forward to making Saturday mornings at the Harold Clark Simmons Compassion Center a recurring event on our family calendar.

Being a member of Women of Compassion is evidence that you have a compassionate heart ands on our schedules these days, time is a precious resource — but serving others is such a meaningful use of it.

Here are a few ideas for your consideration:

  • Call the FBCH campus closest to you to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Helping hand areas of interest.
  • Put together a birthday box, basket or bucket for a child in need.  Include a cake mix, frosting and it can even be combined with your own birthday celebrations (have each guest bring a gift card to add to the birthday box).
  • Help prepare a child for the new school year.Contact the FBCH campus nearest you to find the name and a new outfit for that child to give them something new to wear in the upcoming school year. Involve your Sunday school class or include a school-supply drive as part of an end-of-summer/back-to-school gathering of friends.
  • Gather some girlfriends for a campus tour. This is a great way to see and families. Even if you’ve been a supporter of the Children’s Homes for years, I’m certain you’ll learn something new!  And you might just recruit some new WOC members!
  • Host a fundraising event at your home. Members of WOC have done some really creative fundraisers over the years. Connie Aplin invited a celebrity chef to cook for her guests while she shared about FBCH and accessories not purchased to FBCH.
  • Sign up for one of the Women of Compassion trips. You and families in Romania.
  • Plan to attend the next Women of Compassion Day of Service!  Stay tuned for the date. I hope to see you there!