Another call to service

Not all of us are called to go and serve in other countries.  I have been in many other countries on mission trips, and I have loved my time and learned so much through these trips.  But something that I think is often under estimated is serving in our own community.  It seems much easier to give two weeks to going to another country than to make a regular commitment to an organization in your area.  There are many places in each city that needs help in some way.  How many of us can say that we volunteer as much as we should.  Challenging youth at a young age to do this is the beginning of a good habit in their lives.  There are many positive opportunities for youth groups or small groups within the youth group to go somewhere and serve together.  Not only are you helping those in need, but it is often very rewarding and very fun.  Here is a website for different volunteer opportunities in the Minneapolis area. Check it out.