![]() “That way,” he explained, “You always have what you need when something requires change.” Simple brilliance.Ĩ. One man said he always carries a pocket full of change in every denomination–four quarters, five dimes a few nickles and pennies. Really, truly, you don’t have to cut a wiiiiide path to avoid us.ħ. We’re staring straight at the parking lot for two hours we know where you’re coming from and where you’re heading. It reminds us why we’re lending our time to this worthy cause.Ħ. Let us know if you’ve ever benefited from the Salvation Army’s ministries. Please don’t not speak because you don’t wish to/aren’t able to put money in the kettle. Speaking does not obligate you in any way to contribute. Making eye contact and speaking is not a contract to give. A simple “Merry Christmas” or “Thanks for what you’re doing” are perfect acknowledgment.Ĥ. Especially for a lone volunteer, your kind words are good company. Speaking to Salvation Army volunteers is a gift in and of itself. We love eye contact and a friendly greeting. We aren’t judging how much you give! Have a pocket full of change? Fantastic! Found a dime when you got out of your car? Drop it in! Got a wad of ones you’d like to unload? Bring it! It is not the size of your donation that matters, we’re thrilled with every person who’s willing to give regardless of amount.ģ. You don’t have to explain you’ve mailed a check in or that you gave last time, I promise.Ģ. ![]() This could not be farther than the truth! Bell ringers actually don’t care if you don’t give (keep reading!!). ![]() We aren’t judging whether you give…or not! I’ve always assumed some level of guilt if I didn’t put money in the kettle, that the ringers were judging me. Unexpectedly, I learned a lot in those two hours, and so I offer you: 10 Things Salvation Army Bell Ringers Want You To Knowġ. Because of my attitude and approach, this small act of service was delight not drudgery. 165, A Million Little Ways.)Ĭonfession: I have never consciously done anything like that “to the glory of God” and to practice what Emily preached in AMLW made all the difference in the world (anyone who has self-doubted what they have to offer needs to read this book). For two hours, I remained mindful that I’m “an image-bearing poem, called by God to offer myself alive in the world, for God’s glory and the benefit of others.” (p. I chose to make my bell ringing an artful gift offering, and I was fully present and engaged in the presence of everyone who wasn’t afraid to speak. With a favorite story from Emily Freeman’s A Million Little Ways still ringing in my ears, I was the “violinist” offering my gift. It was an uncharacteristically warm December afternoon – near 80 degrees and a balmy breeze – and though it didn’t feel like Christmas on the outside, it sure felt like Christmas and charity and beauty on the inside. Gifts of ALL denominations are needed and GREATLY appreciated!! Thank you for supporting my online Red Kettle?
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