Show The Love

How do I sign up?

You can sign up online by clicking on the Find A Project button in the menu above and choosing a location where you and your family would like to serve.

What about kids?

Kids can make a great addition to the serving team, provided the projects match their maturity and skills. If you’re patient and have a little creativity, you can involve your child in any of the “Family Friendly” projects. You’ll know best what project will be a good fit for your family. We will have childcare at Kids R Kids in New Territory on Saturday for kids 3yrs and under.

Can people sign up for any service project?

Yes. Anyone can sign up for any service project. It is fun to meet and work alongside new faces for the common goal of serving our community. We will also encourage Community Groups to sign up and serve together.

What do we say when interacting with those we serve?

“We’re here today doing a community service project to show you God’s love in a practical way.”

“If Jesus were in town today, walking about, I think He’d be both saying things and doing things. This is the sort of thing He’d be doing for people.”

“We’re here today living out what the Bible says.” Instead of saying, “Here, read this”, we’re saying, “Here, experience this.”

What about verbalizing the Gospel to them?

Your goal is to serve. Memorizing a pat response to use with everyone you encounter will not work. Share your faith in a spirit of servanthood. Also, ask the Lord to give you “open doors” and wisdom if you have an opportunity to share your story with someone.

Will this be fun?

Yes! Jesus says that he wants us to have a full life (John 10:10). We hope that your act of service this weekend is an overflow of Christ in you! If you aren’t enjoying yourselves as you reach out with the kindness of God, you’ll come across oddly to those you serve. Isn’t it fun to do what we were made for, loving God, and loving others!

Are there secrets to making this work?

Do as good a job as possible. Let’s leave everyone we touch with a positive impression of both the love and quality of Christ. Smile while you serve! Don’t be distressed when you’re denied the opportunity to serve. The real power in our service projects is in the offer to serve, even more than in the action of serving.

Will things go wrong during the weekend?

A few things will definitely go haywire when groups begin to do servant evangelism. It’s best to have a flexible, teachable attitude as you reach out. And don’t forget to practice smiling as you do it!

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