“2010 acts of service in 2010” is a bold initiative that the Alameda Church of Christ is embracing in the year 2010. Our goal, as a congregation, is to perform 2,010 acts of service for one another and for our community. All that is required to meet this goal is for each “family unit” (defined as a family of members or as a single member) at Alameda to carry out ten acts of service during the year – that’s less than one per month!
When you have done an act of service please let us know by emailing Rusty Tugman (rusty.tugman@alameda-church.org) or Jenny Jones (jenny.jones@alameda-church.org) so that we can keep a running count and share inspiring stories that will “spur one another on to love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24).
The purpose of this initiative is not to boast about our own accomplishments; rather, it is simply a tool that is designed to keep our focus as a congregation outward instead of inward. We also want to demonstrate that serving others in the name of Jesus is fun and spiritually rewarding. So, please join us in serving others!
**UPDATED! Click here for a list of things we have done so far!**
Opportunities To Serve
NEW! Volunteer at Christmas Meal
At the Norman Christmas Day Community Meal, volunteers are needed to wash dishes, work in the kitchen, deliver meals, bus tables, serve drinks and dessert, distribute toys, work the cleanup crew and furnish rides. Please contact Bob Magarian (364-3273) and leave a message if you are interested in volunteering.
Donations: New toys; gloves and caps for children, teenagers and adults; socks and scarves; adult grooming items may be taken to the St. Michael’s Church (1601 W Imhoff, Norman, ph: 321-8951.)
Holiday Basket Food Drive
The Streams of Water Ministry is collecting the items below to provide baskets of food to needy families during the holidays. Please place these items in the barrels in the lobby. Thanks!
Yams • Macaroni & Cheese • Corn • Instant Potatoes • Green Beans Brown Gravy Mix • Cranberry Sauce • Rice • Stuffing
Clean up after Wednesday Meals
Contact Jenny Jones in the church office to sign up.
Volunteer for SFC ministry!
Sign up with Matt Jackson. Sooners for Christ is a ministry to the students on the OU campus.
Help Streams of Water Ministry
The Streams of Water Ministry is in need of children's clothes. If you are able to help in this effort, please bring the items to the building. Thank you for your continued generosity! Learn more about this ministry here.
Become a Whiz Kids Tutor
Contact Tracy Mathis-Haile in the church office or go here for more information.
Adopt a Widow(er)
Contact Eddie Stolz or the church office to sign up.
Join the Hospital Visitation Team!
Contact Eddie Stolz or the church office to sign up.
Host a Teen LIFE Group
In your home or at the building. Contact the church office to sign up.
Food for Streams of Water Ministry
The SOW ministry is going to start collecting food year around for the food pantry. Below are the items that they are always needing:
Spaghetti Sauce; Spaghetti Pasta; Canned Meat; Instant Potatoes;
Peanut Butter; Jelly; Toilet Paper; Liquid Laundry Detergent; Canned Fruit
If you can help, please place these items in the barrels in the lobby.
Be a Children's Worship Helper
You can help the children's ministry by signing up to watch nursery or toddler age children during worship on Sundays. Please contact Odra Pratt to sign up.
Serve Homebound Communion
Contact Julie Franklin in the church office to sign up.
Drive the Van on Sunday Mornings
Contact Julie Franklin in the church office to sign up.
Get Involved with BRIDGES
Contact Gail Blaylock or go to www.bridgesnorman.org for more information.
Additional ideas at the link below...
To Advertise a Service Opportunity, please email Teresa Ham (teresa.ham@alameda-church.org)
