"This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father, to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." (James 1:27, NASB)

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Let us labor for that which will last - love - A love which is concerned for others rather than self:

"If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.

 

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

 

Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge will become useless. But love will last forever! Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete, and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture! But when the time of perfection comes, these partial things will become useless.

 

When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.

 

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love." 


(1 Corinthians 13, NLT)

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Actively Visiting Orphans, Widows, Elderly and Disabled

Our mission: To actively visit the lonely and forgotten, ministering to their emotional and spiritual needs, and to encourage, equip and facilitate others to engage in this compassionate activity.

Volunteer Recognition

Kennie Ralston

We commend Kennie on her volunteer service! Kennie is a blessing to widows, the elderly, disabled. And encouragement to other volunteers! She is a proven example by her speech, conduct, faith and love in action! She has a mind set for service for the Master as a useful vessel for His purpose. Sometimes life is not always about excitement, but we need to seek a life of maximum flexibility as unto God. Continue the lifelong pursuit for wisdom that puts love into action! She is an example that others should follow. Thank you Kennie!

Carol and Neil Hallnan

Carol and Neil volunteered at a care center over Easter weekend. There are many things one might do, but they are examples in that they were thinking of others. They are helpful, patient, caring, kind and compassionate. Not only to the elderly residents that cannot get out, but encouragement to other volunteers.  Thank you Carol and Neil!

What Does AVOWED Do?

We provide worship services, Community Care Chaplains, AVOWEDkids, and community speakers. To learn more, click here.

Our Motivation

"Show respect for the elderly, and honor older people.  In this way you show respect for your God".  To learn more, click here.

How to Help

Free Resources

We have a sampling of free song books, audio files, PowerPoint slides, position papers and documents for use in getting you started for your own ministry.  Feel free to tailor them for your own needs.  To learn more, click here.