The Christ Community Church Volunteer Spotlight is a chance to get to know a volunteer you might see around the church building. From time to time, we'll feature a volunteer, share a little bit about their life, how they got to CCC, and something you may not know about them. This post features Nancy Hanson, who serves in CCC’s Renewal Ministries.

FAMILY: Widowed, six children, and ten grandchildren

ORIGINS: Born and raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska; spent thirty years in California before returning to Nebraska. 

ENJOYS: Spending time with my grandkids (three are here in Omaha), games, music, gardening, reading, and ministry.

WHAT AREA DO YOU SERVE?

I serve as a Renewal Group leader for a group called Hope After Betrayal.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SERVING? 

About eight years. 

HOW DID YOU GET TO CCC? 

When I moved to Omaha in 2011, I began coming with my daughter and her family who were already attending CCC.

WHY DID YOU BEGIN SERVING AT CCC? 

I first served in Kid’s Ministry after a request for help in that area was mentioned. After about 1.5 years, I heard a sermon from Pastor Wendell Nelson. God spoke to me during that sermon and said he wanted me to serve in Adult Ministries. After prayer and talking with Pastors Nelson and Marc Montanye, I started the Renewal Group.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT SERVING?

This is a hard question as there are so many benefits to serving! I would say the blessing of coming alongside another who may be struggling/hurting and just letting them know they are not alone, and also being part of a community of women who love and support each other.

IF YOU COULD ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TO SERVE, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM? 

It’s much more blessing than effort. If someone is not sure where God wants them to serve, try a lot of different serving opportunities. God will confirm the right one with joy in being there and a peaceful sense of belonging.