A Rock Star is not only someone who shows that they can be the best at what they do, they consistently bring their best to everything that they do!
Today’s post continues our Friday Rock star series which highlights an individual or group whose service makes the ministry of our church possible. This week, I’m excited to highlight one of our most faithful volunteers in our children’s ministry area, David Friels.
Here’s a few words that our Children’s Director, Tina Schramme shared with me about David.
David started volunteering about 6 years ago. He has shepherded two of his grandchildren’s classes, taught 5th grade boys for a year, and has been a mentor for confirmation 3 years. His genuine care for the kids and love for God are evident to everyone. He builds strong bonds with his kids by asking about their lives and showing real concern for their daily struggles. He remembers their prayer requests, birthdays and special events. The kids in his class know they can count on Mr. David, and in turn they are consistently more committed to attending class. Whatever class he is leading is the one that always has high attendance, even when the rest are low. David serves every week and he stays with his class year after year. This is a dream for children’s ministry leaders because it allows him to develop real, lasting relationships with the kids and their families. It has been said several times around the children’s team, “I wish we could clone David Friels!” He is a role model, not only for the kids, but also for the families and other volunteers.