Giving Thoughts
The Lowcountry is my home. I grew up in a Methodist Church, one in which my paternal great Grandfather gave land on which to build the Church. I changed to Presbyterian after I completed my undergraduate degree at the College of Charleston. My husband, Brian McQueen, and I returned to Charleston in 2009 after 11 years in Greenville where I served as Assistant City Attorney for Greenville. I practice law and teach at Charleston School of Law.
I joined Second Presbyterian Church about six years ago. My life motto has been to work for solutions and work for positive changes. In my service as an Elder and as Treasurer, I realized the importance of living a life for Jesus Christ and approaching everyone and every endeavor with honesty and integrity. We were created by God. All that we have is God’s.
We have a duty to return to God a portion of what God has given to us. Giving may mean sacrifice – giving more money than you think you are able; volunteering as an usher or liturgist; serving as an Elder or Deacon; setting out the garbage and recycling containers; raking and pulling weeds to “Beautify the Yard.” My gratitude for the members of Second Presbyterian runs deep. The Holy Spirit is powerful. We have this moment to give, to love, to be honest, to be like Jesus Christ. This moment too is God’s. We cannot look to the other person to give in our place. We cannot sit on our hands and pray for change. Faith without works is dead. Second Presbyterian Church will only be sustained with everyone giving. We will see positive change when we care for and embrace those old-time, long-serving members. We must work together to sustain Second Presbyterian Church.
- Debra
James 1:26
