Tracey and Marie Owen, retired from careers in graphic arts and nursing, now give several months a year to leading project teams for Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service (RVICS)By Paul Hoard
Retirement for Tracey and Marie Owen holds much more than just afternoons of Bocce Ball and winters in Florida. This couple, from Winona Lake (IN) Grace Brethren Church, looked at their retirement not as the end of work, but as another opportunity to serve others.
The Owens became involved in an exciting missionary service organization called Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service (RVICS). Based in Smithville, Texas, RVICS is a non-profit organization of retired couples who volunteer their time to serve the Lord through organized work ministry.
Tracey and Marie join other couples for a work project that takes 3