In Luke 22:27 the Lord reminded
his disciples, “I am among you as one who serves.” When we gladly serve in the name of Christ we are following in the steps of Christ.
On March 21 we presented our Servant Towel to an individual who has demonstrated a spirit of service here at College Avenue all her life. In fact, when I thought about her nomination, it was impossible to state any one project or ministry, because Myra Arnold has “done it all.”
She has taught children’s classes…..served as a Care Group leader…..hosted Growth Groups……kept guests in her home during Teen Leadership University…... worked in every aspect of Vacation Bible School…..put up visiting speakers in her home……..and served on all sorts of committees, including every building committee we’ve assembled over the past 30 years. In fact, I well remember that when we finished this Family Life Center she worked with her own hands, and worked as hard as any man, to lay the tile and hang the wallpaper. There are few corners of our buildings that don’t reflect her touch in some way.
In addition, this selfless servant has been a long-time volunteer in our Scouting program….has worked in the kitchen during Friend Day…..decorated bulletin boards….cleaned up, mopped up, put chairs and tables up.
The hallmark of her life has been a willingness to pitch in and do whatever needs to be done. And, she has done it all without seeking any recognition or applause, which makes her exactly the kind of person we want to recognize with a Servant Towel. I am pleased to call Myra Arnold my sister.
–Dan Williams
 

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