Volunteers Vital in Getting God's Work Done President Says Thank You

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Roy Holladay, president of UCGIA, said, "In Ephesians 4:16 we read that 'the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.' From everything that we can observe, the brethren in the United Church of God are working very hard to fulfill this scripture.

"The thousands of hours of volunteer service from hundreds of brethren are a huge contribution to the overall work that the Church is doing. Some are involved in the area of preaching the gospel—literature distribution and promotion, mailing letters, assisting with electronic media efforts, etc. Others help in the area of preparing a people— volunteering at camps, teaching Sabbath classes, organizing activities, assisting with Sabbath and Holy Day services, etc.

"Many members perform a real 'labor of love' on their knees through extra prayer and diligent supplication to God (James 5:16). And there is no accounting for the many charitable deeds done in private in taking care of fellow brethren in their time of sickness, discouragement or financial need.

"We in the administration cannot, of course, even begin to see everything that is being done—but we know that God does and He provides blessings accordingly. Please also accept our sincere gratitude for your contribution to the Body of Christ. Without these volunteer efforts, the growth and edification of the Church would be severely limited."