Outreach Ministry at All Saints' Episcopal Church

Outreach

Loving God, Neighbor, Lakeland

Our Outreach Ministry

We have a slogan that genuinely reflects how our church family views our place in the community, “Loving God, Neighbor, and Lakeland." All things are possible through Christ, and with His guidance, our love for the community and its people has grown in exciting ways. God has led us to engage our brothers and sisters by going into their neighborhoods and lending helping hands, delivering food, giving money, and giving time, but mostly, we show up! This growth in love and service is a testament to our shared commitment and the transformative power of Christ's love.

Sometimes, showing up for people is scary because we don’t know what to say or do. We pressure ourselves to say the right thing or have all the answers when we were never called to do that. But let's remember, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves and to serve others. It's not about having all the answers, but about showing up with a heart full of love and a willingness to serve. That's all it takes.

We do this through our semi-annual workday in North Lake Wire, monthly outreach projects, Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, Operation Christmas Child, St. Nicholas Project, partnerships with residents of N. Lake Wire, and now at Lakeland downtown events to showcase our church as a place to worship and learn with others.

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“Love shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

-Luke 10:27

Why Volunteer?

It can be hard to find time to volunteer, especially with busy lives. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer.

Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.

While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a lot of time out of your busy day.

If the Bible tells us anything, God is generous and loves to serve. We see that in Jesus, who said He came not to be served but to serve. And all of us are made in His image.

So, we were created to selflessly serve others with the talents, time, and other resources God entrusted to us. Volunteering allows us to represent a God who voluntarily chooses to pour blessings on all in need.