Mission Opportunities Coming Up!

“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.  I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” 
(1 Corinthians 9:22-23)

This passage has made a deep impact on me over the years.  The Holy Spirit inspired the apostle Paul to put this personal note about his life on the pages of Scripture so that we have an example to follow.  Paul wasn't perfect.  Neither am I.  Yet, we serve the One who is.  His gospel, i.e., good news, is all about His perfect life, His perfect sacrifice, His perfect victory over sin and death through His resurrection from the dead.  

There are great blessings in knowing what Jesus has perfectly done for us.  Can you think of what some of those are?  I'll name a few: peace, hope, real love, positive change and significant purpose.  Jesus wants us to share these blessings as we serve others!

Here's a couple of opportunities coming up for you to become all things to all people and be a part of God's plan for saving people.  See the details below and then e-mail me at chris.johnson@stmarkdepere.com to let me know for which one you would like to sign up.  Sign up deadline is Monday, April 20.

Please note that Projects 1 and 2 are on the same day at the same time.  Sign-up for one or the other.

Project #1 - Global Youth Service Day Yard work for the Elderly and Disabled

# of volunteers needed? 20+  When? Sunday, April 26, 1:30-4:30pm  Project Details: Help with the yard work for elderly home owners.  Once the names and addresses are given to Pastor Chris, he will put together a map and send it out to all volunteers.  Meet at the first house around 1:30pm.  Once finished with first house then proceed to the next home and so on.  You will want to bring: gloves, shovels, rakes, tarp (if you have one), leaf blower (if you have one).  Some of the home owners will also have some items to be used.

Project #2 - Grounds clean-up at the NEW Community Shelter

# of volunteers needed: 20+  When? Sunday, April 26, 1:30-4:30pm  Project Details: Work together with residents from the shelter to clean up the shelter grounds.  Meet at the NEW Community Shelter at 1:30pm.  You will want to bring: gloves, shovels, rakes, tarp (if you have one), leaf blower (if you have one).

Project #3 – Walk with the St. Mark Praise Band in the Celebrate De Pere Parade

# of volunteers needed: 40+  When? Monday, May 25, 10:00am-12:00noon  Project Details: Meet at the West De Pere High School on Grant St. by around 9:30am.  Walk with the group and hand out promotional items and candy.

We need more volunteers for these mission opportunities!  Please prayerfully consider being the hands and feet of Jesus to our community!  Thank you!