Imagine the impact...of hundreds of people of all ages and abilities going out to serve those in need with compassion in Jesus' name!

Mark your calendar for. "The Church Has Left The Building" serve event on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 5, 6, & 7, 2023!

We will go out together into our community to be the Church by serving with the love of Jesus! No matter your age or abilities, with over 12 different serving opportunities, there truly is something for everyone! Most serve projects will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude no later than 12:00 PM.

Take a moment to choose what is best for you and your family and get signed up today!

Flyer Handout - Friday, May 5

Flyer Handout
Local Neighborhood | Friday, May 5

This group will distribute food drive flyers (benefiting Rochester Area Neighborhood House) to the local neighborhood on Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Blankets for LWR - Friday, May 5

Blankets for Lutheran World Relief
St. John | Friday, May 5

This group will gather in Concordia Hall on the St. John campus to assist the Gleaners group with tying and preparing blankets for Lutheran World Relief. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Prayer Team - Saturday, May 6

Prayer Team
St. John Campus | Saturday, May 6

This group will gather in our St. John Chapel to pray for our neighbors, communities, mission partners, and for Jesus’ love to shine through the work of our volunteers. This is an adult-only serve opportunity.

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Food Drive Collection - Saturday, May 6

Neighborhood Food Drive
St. John Neighborhood| Saturday, May 6

This group will meet in the St. John parking lot. Following a postcard notification sent to our neighbors, this group will collect non-perishable food items door-to-door in the area surrounding our St. John campus. The collected items will support local Rochester families in need. Bring your wagons for this family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Care Package Assembly - Saturday, May 6

Care Package Assembly
St. John Campus | Saturday, May 6

This group will gather on the St. John campus in Luther Hall to assemble packages of personal care items for local homeless families and Lutheran World Relief. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages and especially those with limited mobility.

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St. John Lutheran (Cleanup) - Saturday, May 6

Facility & Yard Cleanup
St. John | Saturday, May 6

This group will gather on the St. John campus to assist with some on-going projects and general cleanup. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Crossroads Care Center - Saturday, May 6

Facility & Yard Cleanup
Crossroads Care Center| Saturday, May 6

This group will gather at Crossroads Care Center in Pontiac to cleanup the parking lot and alley. Flower pots for the entrances will also be put together. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity appropriate for all ages.

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Neighbor Yard Cleanup - Saturday, May 6

Neighbor Yard Cleanup
Rochester Area Homes | Saturday, May 6

Multiple groups will gather at assigned Rochester resident homes to assist with yard cleanup. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Hope Warming Center - Saturday, May 6

Facility Cleanup
Hope, Pontiac | Saturday, May 6

This group will gather at Hope Warming Center in Pontiac to assist with kitchen cleaning, sorting, and painting. This is an adult-only serve opportunity.

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East Bethlehem Church - Saturday, May 6

Facility Painting & Yard Cleanup
East Bethlehem Church| Saturday, May 6

This group will gather at East Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Detroit to assist with landscaping, adding mulch to the play area, and painting. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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St. Paul Lutheran - Saturday, May 6

Facility & Yard Cleanup
St. Paul Lutheran , Pontiac | Saturday, May 6

This group will gather at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pontiac to assist with landscaping, weeding, planting roses, and spreading mulch. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Clothes Closet - Saturday, May 6

Facility & Yard Cleanup
Clothes Closet| Saturday, May 6

This group will gather at Rochester Area Neighborhood House Clothes Closet & Main Office to assist with general yard cleanup and window cleaning. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Gifts for All God's Children - Saturday, May 6

Various Projects
Gifts for All God’s Children | Saturday, May 6

This group will gather at Gifts for All God’s Children in Rochester to assist with making felt scarves, putting together summer craft kits, and participating in general spring cleaning. This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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Family of God (Meal) - Sunday, May 7

Meal Preparation & Serving
Family of God, Detroit | Sunday, May 7

This group will gather at Family of God in Detroit on Sunday, May 7 at 3:00 PM to assist, prepare, and serve meals.

Food and supply donations can be dropped off to the St. John main office on Friday, May 5.

This is a family-friendly serve opportunity suitable for all ages.

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