Greater Elgin
As a new member of Willow Creek, I was thrilled to learn of the Inside Out projects. I eagerly contacted my local team and began to create a mental list of project ideas. My group, however, had found a local project that totally overwhelmed me--my family.
I am a single mom of two beautiful children ages 4 ½ years and 15 months. I have no family in the area and I am in the midst of a divorce and custody dispute. My generous team volunteered to assist in many of the home repair and maintenance projects for which I have neither the skill nor knowledge.
They offered: fellowship, prayer, compassionate and thoughtful calls of concern, back-up service as sitters as I go back to school and, most importantly, a faith family for me and my children. They have even given me security by changing the locks on my home at their own expense.
At first my pride got in my way, so I embarrassingly rejected the offers and tried to steer the team in a new direction. But my team did not give up until I accepted the blessings of their assistance and friendship. Additionally, they have found other Inside Out projects where I can participate in service.
Many thanks to the Tallgrass team: Ed, Kolleen, Ricardo, Leticia, Greg, Rose, Dave, Kristine, Henry and Rachael.
Lisa Hall
