Apr 03, 2018

They are the helpers at our events for children and in our classrooms.

They are support group leaders lending their time to help others.

They deliver meals to hungry families.

They load purchased items from collections to be distributed to communities in need.

They use their talents to create art, music and crafts to share hope.

They help in weekly worship services.

They cook and bake to spread joy.

These are just a few of the ways that droves of very special people lend their time, talents and voices to supporting the ministries of Hales Corners Lutheran Church & School and we simply could not do what we do without our volunteers. For National Volunteer Week, we will be honoring the volunteers of HCL in very special worship services on April 21st and 22nd, so if you have served or are serving in any of the ministries of HCL, please come and be with us as we thank, celebrate and honor you for your efforts and the impact you've had - on this ministry, our community and, ultimately, on the world - for Christ.

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank our volunteers for embodying our mission of making a difference in the world for Christ. In John 13:34-35, Jesus says, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." The gifts you give to support the ministries of HCL are immeasurable and we wish to dedicate this time to giving thanks for all you do. In addition to our special worship services, we will have baked goods and gifts to help us express our gratitude.

We look forward to celebrating our wonderful volunteers on April 21st and 22nd and we hope to see you there!

Where is God Calling You?

But service isn't the only gift our volunteers give to us and all those they serve - their stories and their example inspire others. It is our hope that our treasured volunteers will inspire YOU to answer God's call to serve - and this pull to serve can come in many forms. Some people have personal experiences that they wish to share or that motivate them to help. Others may be driven by an inherent gratefulness and wish to give back. Perhaps a personal passion in a specific area is a driving force for some or merely the result of a talent being met with an opportunity. Where is God calling you to use your gifts? Service not only does good, but it also feels good too. Service can be very fulfilling and is a great way to meet and connect with new people. Here are some ways to get started:

1. Check out our Serve/Volunteer page for immediate and ongoing serving opportunities.
2. You can also click here to peruse all of the different areas of ministry you can serve in.
3. Call Jessica Ramdohr at 414-529-6700 ext. 138 to discuss your interests, skills and talents. She will be able to connect you with opportunities that align with your skill sets.

Download HCL's My Church App

Now you can get notifications about HCL's serving opportunities right on your mobile phone! With HCL's new My Church app, you can be the first to know about opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus! Simply text HCL App to 77977 to download the app on your mobile phone. You can also search "My Church by echurch" in the App Store or, if you're reading this on your mobile phone, you can also select one of the options below to download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play: