Inspiring Acts Of Kindness

1 Peter 4:10-11 – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, and serve the Lord.

Today is truly a blessed day because we get to serve others. As believers, we know service to others is an honor. July 12th, 2024, is Serve Day. Serve Day provides churches worldwide with opportunities to serve their local communities and share the love of God through practical acts of kindness.

It is God’s wish that every Christian continues to serve others and to allow service to others becomes your focus throughout the year. Simple acts of kindness can open hearts to Jesus, and together we can make a difference not just in someone’s life, but around the world.

Benefits Of Serve Day

Helping others is a gift in itself. It makes one feel fulfilled in the simplest of ways. Celebrating Serve Day at your church is A fresh way to reach others. It can help with building your congregation’s confidence in serving others.

When we serve from our hearts we are better able to meet the needs of others.

Ways Your Church Can Get Involved

Here are some great ways to get your church involved on this great day:

Donate

Your church can make a big difference by donating to an organization whose mission the congregation believes in.

Feed the hungry

Your church can start a food bank, soup kitchen, or deliver free groceries to the local and surrounding neighborhoods.

Donate your product

If Your church has extra teaching materials, bibles, or items they sell, these make great donations to those in need.

Mentor

Mentoring other Christians and helping with their church on Serve Day is a great way to help others and make an even bigger impact. By combining your congregations you will be able to serve more people.

Volunteer your services

Many nonprofits need your congregant’s talents just as much as your financial support. Have a signup volunteer sheet so any church member who wants to help can do so. Depending on the number of volunteers, your church could volunteer for months.

Set up a donation website

You can quickly help a nonprofit by building a website, setting up their Mailchimp account, or making a landing page.

Take advantage of corporate matching programs

Many companies will match your Churches donations to a nonprofit. This is an easy way to increase a nonprofit’s cash flow without adding additional expenses.

With these Serve Day Promotion tips, you and your congregations will feel prepared. Make these Flourless Peanut-Chocolate cookies and you will be fully equipped for today! Happy Serve Day everyone!

Mark 10:45 – “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Flourless Peanut-Chocolate Cookie Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Serving: Makes 24

Ingredients

1 Cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Move wracks to upper and lower thirds.
In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Stir in semisweet chocolate chips and roasted salted peanuts. With moistened hands, roll dough, about 1 heaping tablespoon at a time into balls. Place 2 inches apart on 2 baking sheets
Bake until cookies are golden and puffed, 12-14 minutes, rotating sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through.
Cool for 5 minutes on sheets: transfer cookies to racks to cool completely.
Serve.