The churches of Northwestern Ohio are joining together to bless our communities through Big Serve, April 19-21, 2024, with churches from across the United States. Projects include assisting local non-profit organizations such as shelters, food pantries, and senior adult services. Churches can volunteer with local schools and parks to assist with projects such as weeding, painting, and maintenance. Churches will bless and show appreciation to first responders, teachers, and veterans. Start planning your church’s Big Serve now!

Click here to get a list of possible projects you can coordinate for your community or contact
Ruth Reynard | ruthreynard@gmail.com for help thinking through your BIG SERVE.

January/February 2024

DETERMINE THE NEEDS

Talk to Community Leaders
Mayor/Council Members/Officers
Dialog with Schools
Teacher/Principal/Superintendent/Social Workers
Partner with Community Organizations
Habitat/Rotary/Community Action/Shelters/Food Pantries
Observe people/needs around your church
What do the people of your church observe?
Lead your People through the “How to Share My Story” Document

February/March 2024

DETERMINE WHAT YOU CAN DO

What resources are needed? (time, talent, treasures)
Is this a one time or ongoing need?
Share the “needs” with your people
Share the “why” with your people
Promote within your church
Report what you are doing
Apply for a grant ($500-$2000 available to bless your community)
Lead your People through the “How to Share My Story” Document (If you haven’t already)

March 1-15

    Place an apparel order for your local church (combining orders will save on shipping costs)

March 22

Each Church Report to the BIG SERVE PLANNING PROJECT REPORT IN THE SHARED FOLDER

April 1-5

    Personalize and send press release to local news agencies/online resources
Have your people sign-up for a specific project

April 16

   Have you team join you for a Prayer Zoom Meeting at 7pm!

April 19-21 

DO THE WORK

   Positive Attitudes
Be Excellent/Go Above
Representing Jesus
Finish the Job
Take Pictures/Video

May and beyond

DO NOT FORGET

   Follow Up with those who were served
Continue the relationship
How can you continue to help?
How can you present Jesus?

Making Disciples starts with Blessing our Communities!