Community is such a valuable aspect of life... one of the things that Gloria & I do when we seek a church to attend is volunteer immediately. If we enjoy the "community" we continue... if we don't we seek the community we do enjoy. But, one of the things Gloria learned at one church we attended was what her gift is... I knew what it was... but, she needed to learn for herself! We attended a class to learn what your gifts are... she discovered her gift was hospitality. The interesting part is that church never used her gift even though she signed up to volunteer... but, she learned a valuable lesson! She discovered her gift... that has since changed her life and perspective. So even a bad experience in a community can lead to great growth! Bing in a community that you are appreciated... well is it really a special situation!