We made a difference through Serve Day!
Serve Day
Serve Day is a one-day event that closes out the Summer Group Semester and provides an opportunity for all of us to go into our communities and love our neighbors. On this day, hundreds of people will take on practical projects to help others! Through these acts of service, we hope people’s hearts will be opened to the love of Jesus.
Join a Serve Day Project {HIDDEN}
Visit the project directory and browse the list of projects to find one that is right for you.
Directory is now open!
Register Your Serve Day Project {HIDDEN}
Every Group for summer semester is encouraged to choose a Serve Project helping to meet the needs of their community on Serve Day, so there will be many ways to get involved.
Group leaders, we would love to know how your Group is participating in Serve Day! You can register your Group’s Serve Day project here!
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SERVE DAY PROJECT IDEAS {HIDDEN}
Begin by asking your Group members the following questions. Hopefully, the answers will help you develop a Serve Day project that is a perfect fit for your group.
- Who in your neighborhood has a need?
- What business or organization within your sphere of influence could use a blessing?
- What serve opportunities best suit your group’s ages and abilities? (prayer, worship, teaching, physical labor, etc.)
General Ideas
- Host a free garage sale
- Bring free lunches to construction workers and servicemen in your area
- Hand out free gum at a local park
- Clean up a widow’s or single mom’s yard
- Give out free sunscreen at a city park
- Give out free bottled water
- Plan a “Back to School Bash” for foster care children. Have free food, games, and a backpack/school supply giveaway
- Give out free donuts and coffee at bus stop or shopping center
- Host a free car wash
- Minor car repairs for elderly, widows and/or single mom’s
- Kids host a free kids toys and games garage sale
- Kids host a free lemonade stand
Nursing Homes
- Deliver fresh flowers to the residents
- Host a worship service at a nursing home (offer worship, devotions, prayer, and fellowship)
- Throw a “Senior Prom” complete with live music, food, and decorations
- Landscape a flower garden and sitting area for resident
- Have kids make crafts (necklaces, wooden crosses) that can be given to residents
- Distribute chips and sodas to residents & employees (check with staff on food restrictions)
- Tea Party
- Help the residents complete care packages for foster kids
College
- Band: Serve free drinks or snacks at their practices
- Sports teams: Serve free bottled water at their practices
- Give away free mechanical pencils or energy drinks to college students
- Host a free picnic in the quad.
- Give out free donuts and coffee on the quad
Special Needs/Youth Home
- Identify a family with a special needs child and give the family a Mom & Dad’s day out
- Adopt a group home for the day and throw a party for the residents
- Build a wheelchair ramp for handicapped
- Organize a field day for a group youth home
Street Outreach
- Serve hot breakfast for the homeless in your community
- Do a community trash clean up
- Host a “Block Party” with free food, games, music, etc. for families
- Renovate a run-down playground or park in the area
- Do a door-to-door grocery giveaway
- Have a “Free Grass Cutting” day
Hospitals
- Serve free coffee, energy drinks, and snacks to staff and those waiting in the emergency room
- Give out healthy snacks to patients of chemotherapy
- Deliver small gifts to patients and families in the children’s ward (toys, care packages, etc)
- Prayer visits with patients and those in emergency room
- Take care-packages with snacks, sweets and small gift items (lotions, magazines, puzzles etc.) to families of hospitalized children.
Business/Service Organizations/Public Servicemen
- Wash windows
- Trash pick-up in parking lot
- Coral shopping carts to designated spaces
- Cook Lunch for your local police or fire station
Serve Day Questions
What is Serve Day?
Serve Day is our annual outreach event that closes out our Summer Group Semester. It is an amazing opportunity to serve others and grow personally. Together we’ll go out into our communities and show the love of Christ in real and tangible ways. We encourage every Group to choose a serve project of their own and be the hands and feet of Jesus on Serve Day.
I want to participate in Serve Day but I am not in a small group. How do I find a small group?
Most groups are open to new members throughout the semester. Our Groups Directory can help you find a group that fits your interest, location and time preference. Learn more about Groups at www.cedarcreek.tv/groups
You can check out Join a Project on this page starting July 9/10 weekend where you will find a list of Groups that have serve projects with room for others to help. Simply find one you like and contact the leader listed. We’ll also have Campus Projects to choose from if there isn’t a Group project that sparks your interest.
What should I bring on Serve Day?
Plan on bringing any personal items you may need, like your Serve Day T-shirt, sunscreen, drinking water, tennis shoes, a hat, etc., along with any items pertaining to your serve project such as rakes, gloves, lawnmowers, tarps, work tools, etc. For serve opportunities requiring physical labor, work clothes are a good idea. We recommend not wearing jewelry. Also check with your leader for what you may need.
What if it rains?
The leader of your project will be in touch with you on any inclement weather plans. You can also check back to this page for any overall updates on the day.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns?
Email us at serveday@cedarcreek.tv
Every Group for summer semester is encouraged to choose a serve project of their own and be the hands and feet of Jesus on SERVE Day.
Group Leaders Login below for more ideas, info and to see your project!
3 Easy Steps for Your Project
PROJECT STEP ONE: Choose a Project
Discuss the following questions with your group to help decide on a Serve Day project.
- Who in your neighborhood has a need?
- What business or organization within your sphere of influence could use a blessing?
- What are some areas you’re passionate about?
- What serve opportunities best suit our group’s skills and abilities? (Prayer, worship, teaching, physical labor, etc.)
- What resources do we have access to?
- Once your group has discussed the options, decide together on the best project for your group.
PROJECT STEP TWO: Plan Your Project
- Familiarize your group with the individual or organization you’re serving.
- Determine if your project has the capacity for others to serve with your group on Serve Day, and if so, make your group “public” when registering.
- Register your project. (Registration instructions will be emailed to you by your group coach.)
- Make a list of preparations and assign responsibilities according to each group member’s skills and gifts.
- Make sure all group members have access to project details.
PROJECT STEP THREE: SERVE
- Meet your group the morning of Serve Day ready to serve!
- Pray first.
- Love people.
- Have fun!
- Celebrate with others at your campus!
See you next summer for Serve Day 2023!
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