What does the Outreach Team do?
At Grace, our vision is to Transform the Space Coast with the radical love of Jesus! One way we do this is through community outreach. We have an outreach team that partners with ministries in our county to WEAR LOVE OUT by serving in any way needed. We work with the ministries to arrange service projects for serve day, provide gifts for the Giving Trees during Christmas and many events in between. We have multiple SERVE days and projects that you can be a part of! Additionally, any donations that are needed for any event will be on this page so keep an eye out! If you would like to be part of the Outreach Team, you can join by clicking this link.
Our next team meeting is scheduled for 6/12 at 6:30.
What organizations are we partnered with?
There are several organizations that we are partnered with and you can see them below. We have liaisons on the team that work directly with these organizations to setup projects for serve day, arrange gifts for the Giving Tree during Christmas and assist in other opportunities throughout the year! We are expanding this list and have room for you to become a liaison!
What opportunities are there to serve?
There are many opportunities to get plugged into the outreach team over the coming months. Here are a few! We look forward to seeing you there.
Foster's Night Out Event
This will be the second Foster's Night Out event at Grace Church. This event provides foster parents throughout the county with childcare for a night so that they can have some needed rest. We will have games and fun things planned for the children during this time. Volunteers are needed for this event and sign-ups will be coming soon. The next Foster's Night Out is on 7/7 and 9/8.
University Park Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
We did this event last year and it was a huge success. We are going to do it again! Last year, the University Park teachers and admin assistants were blessed with a welcome-back breakfast and received some additional gifts as well! They were able to 'go shopping' for school supplies that were supplied by YOU, Grace church. This year we will be doing something similar and you will have an opportunity to get involved. The date is still being finalized but it will be during the week of 7/31.
Serve Day
We had an amazing serve day event in April of this year that spanned over two weekends! We were able to serve so many organizations in the county and show the love of Jesus! If you were not able to get plugged in, make sure you have the next one on your calendar! It is tentatively planned for 9/30.
Giving Trees
This is a churchwide event where we are able to provide gifts for many organizations in the county. There will be an opportunity to buy gifts but there is also an opportunity to WRAP and DELIVER them! It is a fun time and such a blessing to be a part of. This year, we will begin this in early November. Being part of the outreach team will ensure you know about these events and are able to get plugged in. But, feel free to message using the form at the bottom of the page either way, if you want more info!
Ongoing Outreach Opportunities
There are also a few opportunities that are recurring. Please see them below!
StreetSide Showers
There is also an opportunity to serve with the StreetSide Showers team. You will be able to partner with that team to provide showers to the homeless!! The next event is scheduled for 5/27. If you are interested in getting more information, please reach out to Brian Germain at bkg56@live.com.
Blessing Bags
There is a team that will meet regularly to ensure that the blessing bags, currently located in the foyer, are stocked! This team will gather donations and assemble the bags so that they can be handed out to those in need! More info on this group, coming soon!
What donations are needed right now?
This will be where you will see any needs for upcoming projects and even specific needs for organizations. Keep checking for updates on how you can help!
Want more info?
If you would like more information on how you can make a difference with us on the outreach team or would like more information on any of the opportunities listed above, message our outreach director, Kari Tesenair, using the form below!
