National Day of Service
September 11th has been proclaimed, by President Obamba, a “National Day of Service”. This is a day to honor those who gave their lives to defend our country and to show our gratitude by giving back to the community. Below are a few tips that you may find helpful in starting National Day of Service projects in your community.
National Day of Service: Five tips to help you get started
1) Pray – There’s value in praying over our communities. In our plans to serve our cities, we are submitting our natural abilities to God’s supernatural power. We must come before Him and pray about what we need to do. God will open up doors that we could never imagine in our governments, communities, partnerships, and in peoples’ lives.
2) Be creative – God has given us the ability to be creative. Often times we stick with what we know works, but with such an amazing opportunity staring us in the face to be able to partner with our governments, let’s let our creativity flow. So many times here at Healing Place Church we find that the more creative we are the more fun and impacting the blessing really is.
3) Take the Lead – So many times churches will hesitate to take a lead in their community. Christ has called us to serve people. So don’t be afraid to take the lead in serving those in your area. Let’s help show the government and community how people should be treated.
4) Culture of serving – Through being creative, taking the lead, praying, and partnering with our local governments and community programs, many people will be inspired to continue to serve. Be sure to let them know of any future opportunities you have or any idea of a Servolution in your community. Do not let this be a one-day event but a catapult to starting a revolution of serving through your community.
5) Partnership –There are two main areas in which you can search out partnerships. One is your local government and another is your local community. Due to the fact that the National Day of Service is a government project from the President it should not be hard for you to partner with the mayor or government of your state. You can also partner with organizations in your community such as the United Way or Habitat for Humanity.