Some time last year, the small town of Holland, Michigan, was voted "the best town to live" in. Of course, different places are voted "the best" at different times. Holland, MI has extreme weather conditions, especially frigid winters - not quite an ideal factor for "good" living. Furthermore, the percentage of retirees in the city is rather comparatively high.
What was equally surprising was the high level of volunteerism in Holland, MI. (Some people might mischievously conclude that the retirees are the reason). But it was also revealed that there are many places of worship too, making volunteerism a spiritual experience.
Cincinnati is not far behind in volunteerism either. Faith-based and non-profit organizations like City Gospel Mission rely on volunteers in carrying out their mission.
Go-Cincinnati is a citywide annual drive to engage volunteers in diverse projects in the community. This year's Go-Cincinnati takes place this coming Saturday, May 14. It is a day that everybody is encouraged and invited to give back to the community.
Everyone can find something to give by way of time, talent or treasure. And there is always great spiritual energy when people come together for a common purpose, in this case, volunteering.
For Believers volunteering is an act of obedience to the Lord Jesus who taught: "Freely you have received, freely give" (Mtt. 10:8). And if a better quality of life is a direct result of the individuals’ spiritual connection to the community, then there is every incentive to want to be involved in Go-Cincinnati.
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