The Heart Behind The Mission
Mary has been volunteering at The Family since she retired in 2018. She helps the team in a variety of different ways including helping with office tasks when the team is short-staffed, serving during the fundraisers, and writing thank you notes to our day sponsors. Here is what she had to stay in an interview with our Development Coordinator, Kate.
Kate: Tell us a little bit about yourself!
Mary: I was born and raised in Appleton and haven’t left for a very long time. My parents built the house where I grew up when my mom was pregnant with me. I am the 4th child out of 5. I worked full-time at Appvion (formerly Appleton Papers) for 40 years and then retired. I have worked many part-time jobs since then and am currently working at the Appleton and Greenville YMCAs. I became a Christian late in life (in my 40s) and I am so grateful that our great God never gave up on me. Life is definitely an adventure, and I learn something daily about our great God. I am single and have no kids, but I do have a dog who I adore. Harper is a Labrador-Shepherd mix and is 10 years old. She has been my walking buddy for years! I love to walk and bike in my spare time.
A few of Mary’s Favorite Things
Favorite Bible Verse: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Favorite Christian Artist: Cochren & Co.
Favorite Christian Song: “Running Home” by Cochren & Co.
Kate: What first inspired you to volunteer with us and what keeps you coming back to serve?
Mary: I always said that once I retire, I wanted to give back. What better place to give back than to The Family Radio Network. I love the staff at The Family. They are so kind, fun, and appreciative of everything and anything volunteers do to help. They are just great! And I love all the people I have met through helping at the fundraisers. We are all there for the same reason: to serve and glorify our great God! I have made some really nice friendships with the people I have met there.
Kate: How have you seen God working through The Family’s ministry? What would you tell someone considering volunteering?
Mary: The stories that I hear daily on the radio of how The Family impacts people’s lives is nothing but the work of our great God. Only He is able to change lives through a radio station like this one. I was privileged and honored to take a call at our last fundraiser that was a miracle story. It gave me chills and warmed my heart.
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