Friday, July 22, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Eula Jackson - Above & Beyond!



Eula Jackson, one of our wonderful weekly volunteers, began serving with Christian Service Mission this past March to manage our busy front desk each Wednesday. Having grown up here in Birmingham, she wanted to volunteer at a place that was impacting her community.  Every time she is here, she blesses everyone who walks through the door and has also made a huge impact on the CSM staff. When there is a lull in the activity, we often find Ms. Jackson deep in Bible study and teaching preparation. Her love for the Lord is evident by her commitment to serve others in any way she is able.

When Ms. Jackson came to CSM, she saw how hard everyone worked and noticed that sometimes the staff did not have time to eat lunch. She decided that as she was able, she would cook lunch for the CSM staff while volunteering here on Wednesdays. Most weeks, Ms. Jackson comes to CSM with food and fresh produce from her garden to prepare lunch for us. We recently enjoyed a delicious lunch of spaghetti, corn, and a fresh garden salad that appeared from our small kitchen, lovingly prepared by her skilled culinary hands.

Ms. Jackson not only makes an impact here, but also in her community. She is one of nine children, is a mother of two, and a grandmother of four. Though she has a very full and busy life, Ms. Jackson also cooks for five elderly women in her neighborhood. She certainly reminds us all of how we should find ways to be examples of Christ’s love for others. Eula Jackson is a woman with a heart for service.