I have been attending North Point Community Church for the past 2 years. During my time at North Point I have learned a lot about myself and a lot about the kind of person that I would like to be. Last year, I went to an orphanage in Cambodia because I felt that I had been given the opportunity to make an impact, and really felt the desire to serve in a big way. I can honestly say that those kids have changed my life forever. Their love, generosity, service towards each other, and service towards other people is so admirable and earth-shaking. They have so little, but still are willing to give it all away. Truly amazing!
I have been blessed with so much in my life, and that is why I have decided to return this year to New Life Orphanage in Cambodia. I want to use the opportunity that I have been given to better the lives of these children, and for them to teach me more about being a better person (whether they know it or not). During our time there, our team hopes to build relationships with the children and bring them hope and love that has been absent from their lives.
My passion for serving is shared with my co-workers here at Sixthman, and that is why we have decided to extend our hands to the different communities we come in contact with on our journeys. Our hope and goal is for artists and guests join us in our efforts to impact these countries in a positive way. We also want to serve our local communities. Are you willing to participate?
I am the captain of our newly founded team called Port Service, and we need your help! What would motivate you to help us serve locally, globally, or both?
Think BIG!
-Mike
May 6th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I think what motivates me anymore is volunteering that doesn’t require giving money to people. I don’t have the extra pocket change anymore. I know that sounds horrible, especially since I go on one of your cruises, but that trip every year has been my life saver.
I would much rather find something local that I can physically volunteer for once in a while instead of just always giving money and never seeing the output of that money. I do, however, think that doing a volunteer outing at the port day on the cruises is a great idea! I would sign up for that, for sure!
May 6th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Mike – I’m in for anything that involves kids and music. Been wanting to get my music teaching chops back up!
May 7th, 2009 at 8:41 am
We used to do Community Relations projects like this when we’d pull into ports in the military. Quite often they involved working on sprucing up a park or playground, visiting nursing homes or hospitals, or, if there had been a hurricane or other natural disaster in the recent past, helping with some revitalization and cleanup.
I definitely would love to see music and either kids or the elderly be involved, but anything that would help out the local communities would be great- so many of the ports we stop at on the cruises are in cities and towns that rely almost 100% on the cruise ship visits to survive.
May 7th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Franchise – You are so right! So many of the ports we visit rely on our tourism. We’re really excited about being able to help these communities even more. And, it is awesome to see how so many of you want to get involved
May 7th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
awesome… just wanted to add another vote in support of volunteering at the ports we visit. maybe that way I won’t sleep on the ship most of the day!
May 11th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
This is a late “Yay!” but “Yay” for Port Service. I had read about the visit that Guster and Sixthman did at an orphanage in Mexico (Cabo/Mayercraft) and thought that was cool. I would totally volunteer to do something like that!
May 12th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I think this a great idea. I would totally love to have a giving back experience on the days at port. We are all so blessed – let’s share the love!!