Service Project Sampler

In the New Testament, we learn that the church is called the Body of Christ. That means many things, but one of them is that we are meant to act out the service oriented life of Jesus by serving others. We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.

We want to create long-term, enduring partnerships with non-profits and other projects whose work is consistent with the work of Jesus. Over this upcoming Fall semester, we are going to try out a few different service projects and try to match the New City Community's gift set and passions with the needs of our local community. We are calling this our Fall Service Project Sampler. You can now sign up for any of the below listed service project at the online sign up.

Minneapolis Market -- Sept. 23rd
We are going to help check out, bag, carry groceries, welcome guests to the Minneapolis Market food shelf. The vision of the Minneapolis Market is "to provide club members with quality no cost food within a dignified environment."

New Life Family Services -- Oct. 11th
We are going to do a site visit and learn a little more about New Life Family Services. You can read more about them on their website.

Young Life Capernaum -- Oct. 22nd
We are going to spend time hanging out, interacting and serving special needs high schoolers. Parents you can bring your kids along with you. For more information check out the Capernaum site.

Feed My Starving Children -- Nov. 9th
We are going to package meals and box them up to be shipped around the world to help feed starving children. More information on the FMSC site.

Perspectives Family Center -- Dec. 4th
Our last service project, Shop and Wrap for Families, is taking place on Saturday Dec. 4th. We’ve signed up to buy presents for eight families living in the Perspectives Supportive housing program in St. Louis Park. We are going to go shopping together at Target in Edina on 70th and York at 10:00am. When we finish, we are going to go back to the March house to wrap presents together. Lunch will be provided. Learn more about Perspectives on their website.