But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. Luke 10:33

 Why Do I Need to Give My Time?

Reason#1: God commands it

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. ¹⁰ Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. ¹¹ Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. ¹² Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. ¹³ When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:9-13 (New Living Translation)

Reason #2: The Church needs it

The way God designed our bodies is a model for understanding our lives together as a church: every part dependent on every other part, the parts we mention and the parts we don’t, the parts we see and the parts we don’t. If one part hurts, every other part is involved in the hurt, and in the healing. If one part flourishes, every other part enters into the exuberance. 1 Corinthians 12: 25-26 (The Message)

Three Ingredients in meaningful involvement…

1.  Spontaneity
2. Vulnerability
3.  Accountability

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10