Burlington Church Highlights Importance of Community Service

New Jersey Conference’s Burlington church recently hosted Community Service Day, a special time to show the importance of volunteering and highlight the network of resources the church and other local agencies provide to the area.

Story by Terrina Williams

New Jersey Conference’s Burlington church recently hosted Community Service Day, a special time to show the importance of volunteering and highlight the network of resources the church and other local agencies provide to the area. The day started with a passionate sermon by Channing Allen, a guest speaker, who emphasized the importance of honoring God and caring for those in need. During the service, the church took time to award individuals for their devoted service to the church and community.

Lloyd Laing Sr. (far left), the church’s Community Services director, and Pastor John Lee present a service award to member Barbara Peoples.

The day also included a community outreach program featuring nine extraordinary speakers, including Rowena Madden, executive director of the governor’s office on volunteerism; James Fazzone, Burlington mayor; as well as police officers and community service personnel. Each speaker shared unique ways that people can get involved in their communities. Madden in particular affirmed the Seventh-day Adventist Church for its valuable organizational support during major disasters.

“Community Service Day was amazing. The members of your church are really invested in their community and interested in finding ways to help and get kids involved,” said one attendee.