Share Talents | Neida I. David

SHARE YOUR TALENTS

*DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS MOST OF THESE SESSIONS ARE ON HOLD RIGHT NOW.

UTILIZE YOUR GIFTS

1st Peter 4:10 (KJV) Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

Teaching others what you know to help them. Volunteer opportunities are a way to engage in good intentional activities and altruistic practices. Your talents can bless many and can also be a blessing to you. Paying it forward brings healing to our own personal situations.

Giving by grace what for grace we have received.

Sharing are a way to support the goals of the organization to...

bring a community together
engage and learn new tasks
foster positive connections and relationships
find healing, happiness and growth

If you are interested in becoming part of this movement, pick an area of interest and submit your application for evaluation and consideration.

We strive for everyone's safety, therefore we make sure the interest at heart is to genuinely serve others.

Proven studies:

1- Success brings people happiness but positive affect engenders success (Lyubomirsky, King, & Diener, 2005).

2- Volunteer opportunities lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure (Burr, Tavares, & Mutchler, 2011).

3- Retired people who volunteer are happier (Dulin, Gavala, Stephens, Kostick, & McDonald, 2012; Musick& Wilson, 2003; Wheeler, Gorey, & Greenblatt, 1998).

4- Volunteer activities promote well-being, increase resilience and reduce stress in young adults (Windsor, Anstey, & Rodgers, 2008).

OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Below is a list of activities this organization facilitates. Everyone can be part of this unique experience of sharing while healing.

Music

Healing with song and dance

Self expression, a sense of place, and belonging, can all result in positive stages across a life span.-Pascoe 2005 We facilitate music lessons.

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Bible Teachings

Wisdom, Knowledge, Guidance and Support in the Word of God

A way to develop a deeper relationship with God, understanding Him through His word is a path to nurture spiritual health.

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Storytelling

Your story...my story have meaning

Research shows that remembering happy life events and replaying them inspires, prolongs and reinforces positive emotions. Sit and share your story.

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Missions

Altruism is reactive

We help ourselves by helping others

Acts of kindness inspire others to do the same, it boosts self- satisfaction and brings happiness both to the receiver as well as for the cheerful giver. Once a year we offer "pick a family."

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Arts and Crafts

Emotional expression on canvas

Creativity and detail oriented activities such as art work, bring balance to our mental state and breed positive emotions. We have painting lessons and crafts creation.

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Fundraising

Moving, working and doing with purpose

Charitable events are an opportunity to support a cause and to also promote the organization's mission.

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Cooking

Flow in culinary art

Cooking paves the way for real psychological benefits. We cook to feed the homeless during the holidays.

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Events support

Image and presentation in the soul

A way to stimulate neural pathways by creative planning, preparing and helping with events increases connections and fosters positive relationships.

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ACTIVITIES...PROJECTS...CONNECTIONS

Clothing drive	Pot luck	Sponsor a family-Christmas
Volunteer work for church	Anniversary celebration	Food drive Restoration Church
Restoration Church community event	Community event	Anniversary celebration
Reflexion	Group support	Reflexion