Inspired to Serve! (Community Outreach)
Jesus said to His disciples, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” And this includes our own. This commission is for all who desire to follow Christ and share the Good News of His saving grace and invitation to faith. At Resurrection Lutheran Church, we cherish the Gospel, which is why we also wish to share it with our family, friends, and neighbors (in Cairo and Greene County). Below are some opportunities to serve by reaching out to our community…
01.) Music Brunch: A Morning Brunch and Musical Game (Sunday, July 25th) after the 10:30am worship service, on the lawn. Invite a Friend! We are seeking volunteers to help with activities and cooking.
02.) Greene County Youth Fair: We will be hosting a booth at the Greene County Youth Fair this year! Volunteers will hand out information about Joyful Christian Preschool and Resurrection Lutheran Church, help children make sand-art cross necklaces, and have some friendly conversations with visitors about faith, our church, and ministry opportunities (Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Two & You, Grace Place, Music Programs, etc.) The Youth Fair (July 27th – July 29th) runs from 9:00am – 9:00pm. Please consider signing up for a 2-hour time slot, and help us to represent Christ in our community by serving our friends in Cairo.
03.) Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School is an annual week-long event, during which children of our community come to have fun and learn more about God. It runs from 9am to 12pm, Monday through Friday (August 21st – August 25th). We are seeking volunteers to help greet parents, and lead the daily activity stations. If you’re interested, you may serve all week or a couple hours… any and all help is appreciated!
04.) Music BBQ: A Evening BBQ, Campfire, and Sing-Along (Wednesday, August 16th) at 6:15pm, at RLC. If you're a guitarist, bring your guitar along! Invite a Friend! We are seeking volunteers to help with activities and cooking.
05.) VBS Closing Ceremony: This year we will be wrapping up Vacation Bible School week by hosting a closing ceremony on Friday evening (August 25th) with singing, activities, and a dinner for Vacation Bible School families. We are seeking volunteers to help with activities and cooking.
06.) Stellar Sunday: On Sunday (August 27th), we will be inviting the VBS families from our community to Monumental Sunday. This includes a pancake breakfast from 9:30am – 10:30am, and a family-oriented worship service from 10:30am – 11:30am. We are seeking volunteers to help prepare breakfast.
07.) RLC Family Picnic: On August 20th (after 10:30am service), the RLC Family Picnic will be hosted at Notarnicola’s home. As always, friends are invited. Please consider inviting a friend to this event. Seeking volunteers to help with set-up & clean-up, prepare side/desserts, and plan activities for children.
08.) Bounce Back Event: We are considering hosting bounce back event this September with games, food, and opportunities for people from our community/congregation to connect/reconnect to Worship, Sunday School, and other Ministries. We are seeking volunteers to help with planning and working this event.
09.) Fall Festival: We are planning a Fall Festival for October 21st. This community event typically includes trunk or treat, games, food, and activities for Cairo families. We are seeking volunteers to help with planning and working this event.
10.) Friendship Sunday: We are considering hosting a Friendship Sunday on November 12th. We are seeking volunteers to help with planning and working this event.
11.) A Walk Through Bethlehem: We are planning to host A Walk Through Bethlehem again on December 10th. This community event typically includes skits telling the account of Jesus’ birth, and Christmas-themed games, food, activities, and singing for Cairo families. We are seeking volunteers to help with planning and working this event.
12.) Easter Egg Hunt: We are planning to host a community Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st. We are seeking volunteers to help with planning and working this event. We are also in need of volunteers to help sort/count eggs and assemble Easter Egg Kits in the months prior to the event.
13.) Sunday Worship Live-Streaming: In a couple months our church will be ready to start live-streaming our worship services to YouTube and Facebook, at which point we will need volunteers to help control/monitor the video system. Training will be provided; if you are tech-savvy, please consider volunteering.
In years past, our congregation has hosted a variety of community outreach activities and events. Now that the pandemic has lessened, we believe it’s time to bring them back!
Inspired to serve? Complete the form below to volunteer!