Serve United
January 2017
"Life's Most Persistent and Urgent Question is, 'What are you doing to serve others?'" -MLK Jr.
Last weekend was a historic one for the Greater Sacramento region. On Sunday night, believers from many churches come together at Capital Christian Center to worship the Lord, honor the legacy of MLK and be stirred again toward love and reconciliation. On Monday morning, the March for the Dream saw an incredible number of diverse participants walk together in commitment towards justice and equality. As we reflect on and are challenged by the teaching of Martin Luther King Jr. and his lifestyle of sacrifice and service towards others, let's continue to be challenged to walk towards service and reconciliation and relationship building and love. Serve United celebrates the legacy of MLK Jr. and we hope this newsletter inspires you to find the places in your lives where you are serving others.
Begin the New Year by Serving Others: Serve United Activation Night -January 26th
Are you looking for a new opportunity to serve this year? Do you want to find a strategy to get your church or community group engaged in meaningful service to others? Do you want to hear stories about what God is doing through his people around service? Next Thursday evening will be our first Serve United Activation Night of the new year! It is in an open invitation for those who want to come and be inspired and activated! We will hear stories about how several churches are serving their local schools. We will also hear a panel of experts discuss how to best mobilize others into service. Finally, we will hear about how Point Break workshops are impacting thousands of students in positive ways.
We hope you will be choose to come in this new year for a time of encouragement, collaboration and action!! For more information and to RSVP, click HERE!
January is National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month. If you've had a mentor or if you've been a mentor, you know the significant and life changing impact it can have on the life of a young person. If you are thinking about making the difference in the life of a young person through mentoring this year, please take some time to check out some Participating Organizations that can help you get started and guide you through beginning a mentoring relationship:
Defending the Cause Regional Alliance- foster kids and youth
Burning Bush Moments- at-risk youth in juvenile hall
Folsom's Hope - at-risk children grades 1-7
Shoulder to Shoulder - fatherless young men and their mothers
Compassion Planet - aged out foster youth
ATLAS of Carmichael - men and women with life controlling issues
Gang Awareness & Prevention - at-risk youth in juvenile hall
If you are part of an organization that offers mentoring opportunities, we want to hear about it! Please contact Megan at megan@serveunited.us