Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

This past Sunday at New Season we had our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch to thank all the people who help to make New Season a church that "helps people become all that God intends them to be." We brought in a caterer and feasted on herb roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and more.

As any church planter knows, volunteers are critical to beginning a new faith community. It is of utmost importance that they are thanked, feel appreciated, encouraged, equipped and know why they do what they do. In addition to our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch here are some other ways we thank our volunteers.

1. Say it. Say it again. And then say it again. Always thank those who give up their time and use their gifts to further the cause of Christ.

2. Send a thank you card. A good practice to get into is to send a thank you note to at least one person/ family once a week to thank them for what they do and more importantly who they are.

3. Splurge on them. Put a Starbucks gift card in your note or some other gift card- especially for those who rally step up.

4. Recognize groups of volunteers- those who sing or play instruments, the people who load and unload your truck/ trailer, children's ministry people etc.

5. We have not done this one yet but it is one on our radar to show a brief video during our offering to highlight ministries people carry out in the church and to make a connection between our giving and our service.