Marie McAlpin is our volunteer of the month for January!
What do you call a person who is continually thinking of others, constantly doing someting for someone else and whose energy and joy never abates?
Two words....Marie McAlpin!
Our outstanding volunteer of the month is lifeGROUP leader Marie McAlpin. Marie has led lifeGROUP (Sunday School) classes for 18 years. Her love for God’s word and enthusiasm for spiritual growth makes her a compelling teacher and an investor in people. She has the uncanny ability to bring a peaceful presence to any situation and her class has grown in love for the Lord and love for each other during difficult times.
In addition, Marie is the helping hands behind the coffee at the West Campus since 2001. Many people have been blessed by the Sunday am caffeine jolt! She also has blessed our church staff for nineteen years by serving as our volunteer receptionist at the front desk each Wednesday. And yes, the homemade goodies are always a part of her service.
Marie says, “God has blessed me in untold measure. We cannot outgive God. Through all of my trials, God’s been there to carry me, pick me up, dust me off and set me on my feet again. I love my Lord and my ladies (lifeGROUP class) and serving Him in this capacity is one small way I can give back.”
Well, Marie, it has not been a small way that you have given...your service has blessed our hearts and lives for eternity. We thank you and love you!
Comments
By Penny Lively on January 12, 2009
Maria has been and always be one of a kind. She sings, she cooks, she shares, she prays for everyone, is a top rated mother and now grandmother, and most of all loves the Lord and serves Him in all areas of her life. When I “grow up”, I would like to be a Marie McAlpin.
By Linda Goodman on January 13, 2009
You go GIRL! You are doing such a fine job in every aspect of your life. And I can call you “my friend”
By Justin Nalls on January 16, 2009
Marie McAplin for volunteer of the century! And for President! Anybody that provided the world with nAte and JMc deserves much appreciation.
By Scott Thomas on January 20, 2009
Praise the Lord for Marie. When we google “service” we should see Marie’s name come to the screen. She has lovingly served us from the first time we met her on the Pastor Search Committee. Thanks
By Christy McIlwain on January 21, 2009
Your excitement for the things of the Lord is contagious! You bring such an energy to my day when I get to see you! Thanks for being such a blessing to me and our church.
By Shirley Johnson on January 21, 2009
Marie is a shining example of putting others first. I know that from dawn until bedtime she is doing something for someone or at least planning it. She is the first to say, “What can I do?” when a need arises.
Marie is gentle when gentle is needed and tough when tough is needed. She has been behind the scenes where she prefers to be during numerous births, weddings, and funerals. She filled my kitchen (and many, many others) with food and “herself” after two family funerals and then returned a few weeks later with serving spoons because she noticed mine were low.
Marie says we cannot outgive God which is definitely true, but you cannot outgive her either.
Marie you have truly been “Jesus with skin on” to me.
Love you!!!!
By Mike May on January 27, 2009
Thank you Marie for your heart of SERVICE!!
Whatever needs to be done at the church, Marie is willing to do it. Her gift of service is a model for us all! Red roses to you!!!