Dr. Stephany Eley

Christian Care Ministry, which facilitates the Medi-Share program, reached a milestone in 2018 of serving its members for 25 years. CCM leadership and its Board of Directors wanted to celebrate the milestone and considered a number of possibilities. Traditionally, national organizations have hosted splashy 25th Anniversary dinners or events inviting dignitaries to commemorate the milestone. Christian Care Ministry went in a different direction.

It might look a little different than in years past but Christian Care Ministry employees in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Melbourne, Florida; and in some of our remote locations will once again volunteer in their communities on Saturday, October 3rd for the third annual Day of Sharing. In addition to wearing t-shirts to commemorate the annual event, employees will also be sporting branded CCM face masks and hand sanitizer while out serving.

More than just once a year on the annual Day of Sharing, Christian Care Ministry and its employees have a heart for serving in the surrounding communities all year round. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, employees and others all across our country were left wondering how to help during these times of social distancing.

Earth Day is a beautiful time to celebrate the conservation of our environment all around the world. Now that we may have more time on our hands thanks to stay-at-home orders, let’s get out and appreciate the very thing the Lord has entrusted to us and given us dominion over.

Volunteerism is the heartbeat of Christian Care Ministry. It is a natural extension of our mission to share one another’s burdens. With the current state of social distancing and area-wide lockdowns, it’s difficult to think of how one can continue to volunteer his or her time in impactful ways.

In a season of incredibly busy, hectic schedules volunteering is probably not at the top of your to-do list. For me this year, volunteering at a local ministry that provides transitional housing for homeless women and their children was the kick-off to my holiday season.

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV).

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV)