I have been giving some thought to service this week. We had our yearly fundraiser for the YW this month. Generally what they do is have ward members donate their time, talents and goods and have a silent auction.
In the past, we have donated goods. They always sold.
This year, we donated 3 pie tins of cinnamon rolls, which were all bought. One very nice man told me that they were good. I also donated a food storage tutoring, which could be anything from learning how to make bread to using beans or wheat. As far as I know, no one bought this. That's fine. I'd actually do it for free if anyone was ever interested.
Last year we donated dinners. Meaning that people pay to come have dinner with us.
One was redeemed, one was not.
After having a facebook conversation with someone (who was not actually the person I addressed), I realized that some people just do not realize how hurtful and insulting it can feel to donate something and, though the donation was bought, not have it redeemed. The thought is, "It's all good. It's for the girls." Well, of course it is for the girls. BUT, then the donator is denied the opportunity to serve and receive the blessings that come from it. The buyer donates the money, but the donator donates time. When that time is not redeemed, nothing is donated. No service is given. No blessings received. Maybe for the thought, but not for the action.
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2 years ago
I think sometimes people just completely forget that they even went and won items or service at the auction.
ReplyDeletePersonally I am a little upset at the fact that everyone supports the YW enough to donate plenty, and I mean plenty of money for their fundraiser, but yet the YM are still struggling to make enough money to cover their camp. Sis Wald. said the girls made well over $1000 and yet the boys have made maybe only half of that. I just find it sad.
And I did consider your food storage lesson, but food is just not my thing, even for storage. I know I should be more involved, but I just cant stand working with food.
I'm perfectly fine with people not buying my service, as long as it doesn't turn into a popularity contest, which I think it has become. If people don't intend to use what they buy, they probably shouldn't buy it.
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