There are certain moments in life that present opportunities, which some embrace with courage and great joy. To serve with love and to work with joy is an immense challenge that brings a reward beyond measure.
A special moment with the Hillsong volunteer team: on Children’s Day, 15 October 2017, we brought joy to a community near the Imigrantes Highway.
We ran many service days like this, driven by love, learning, and hands-on service.
Our teams covered food, education, toys, and interactive activities with the children.
In 2023, we led a multi‑service outreach in Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo, mobilizing many volunteers and teams.
The whole work spanned music and community engagement; clothing and food distribution; psychological support; referrals to recovery homes; prayer, care, and medical services.
This time, I was part of the team that coordinated transportation for families living farther away to the community service site. The organization trained all volunteers for their roles.