Category Archives: volunteer

Stories of two people who know what it is like to feel left out on Valentine’s Day.

Posted on January 30, 2021 by tulsage

KEN’S STORY In the 1940s, when Ken wasn’t much older than the young kindergarten children his daughter teaches today, his teacher placed a big box decorated with paper hearts and lace on her desk. She explained that Valentines cards are … Continue reading →

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A GIFT OF SERVICE FROM THE HEART

Posted on April 21, 2017 by tulsage

Giving of oneself often costs nothing more than time, yet can mean the world to someone,  just knowing that someone cares.  Presence over presents:  sit with someone at the hospital to give a family member a break minister to others … Continue reading →

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Truly Making a Difference in the Life of Another.

Posted on December 16, 2016 by tulsage

When you get face-to-face with those in need, it’s seeing them through Christ’s eyes. You realize just how much you have in common.  We are all poor; we just have different forms of poverty. There are wonderful individuals with tremendous … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Work Can Open Doors

Posted on September 4, 2016 by tulsage

Doctors and psychotherapists have long observed that those who help others tend to enjoy healthier, happier lives. Often those who have been helped want to do something in return, preferring a hand up, to a hand out. Feeling needed and … Continue reading →

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A HEART FOR THE WIDOWED….Veterans continue to serve others

Posted on February 9, 2016 by tulsage

When McWhorter-Weston VFW Post 1118 (Cushing, OK)  was recently presented a check by Oklahoma American Veterans News  the post chose to use the money toward hosting a special Valentines lunch, inviting the widowed in the community as guests of honor. … Continue reading →

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