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SUMMARY:Big Serve
DESCRIPTION: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! \nClick here to get a list of possible projects you can coordinate for your community or contact\nRuth Reynard | ruthreynard@gmail.com for help thinking through your BIG SERVE. \nJanuary/February 2024  \nDETERMINE THE NEEDS \nTalk to Community Leaders\nMayor/Council Members/Officers\nDialog with Schools\nTeacher/Principal/Superintendent/Social Workers\nPartner with Community Organizations\nHabitat/Rotary/Community Action/Shelters/Food Pantries\nObserve people/needs around your church\nWhat do the people of your church observe?\nLead your People through the “How to Share My Story” Document \nFebruary/March 2024 \nDETERMINE WHAT YOU CAN DO \nWhat resources are needed? (time\, talent\, treasures)\nIs this a one time or ongoing need?\nShare the “needs” with your people\nShare the “why” with your people\nPromote within your church\nReport what you are doing\nApply for a grant ($500-$2000 available to bless your community)\nLead your People through the “How to Share My Story” Document (If you haven’t already) \nMarch 1-15 \n    Place an apparel order for your local church (combining orders will save on shipping costs) \nMarch 22 \nEach Church Report to the BIG SERVE PLANNING PROJECT REPORT IN THE SHARED FOLDER \nApril 1-5 \n    Personalize and send press release to local news agencies/online resources\nHave your people sign-up for a specific project \nApril 16 \n   Have you team join you for a Prayer Zoom Meeting at 7pm! \nApril 19-21  \nDO THE WORK \n   Positive Attitudes\nBe Excellent/Go Above\nRepresenting Jesus\nFinish the Job\nTake Pictures/Video \nMay and beyond \nDO NOT FORGET \n   Follow Up with those who were served\nContinue the relationship\nHow can you continue to help?\nHow can you present Jesus? \nMaking Disciples starts with Blessing our Communities!
URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/big-serve/
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