Local Service

Looking for a short, easy servant event. These fleece hats are easy to make and can get distributed in a number of ways from homeless shelters, cancer patients and more. Included is a devotion created to be used before making the hats as well as the basic instructions.

Many youth groups begin serving by setting aside a few hours each month for service. These are servant event ideas to get you started thinking about the needs of your congregation. Try them throughout the year with your youth group.

Many youth groups begin serving by setting aside a few hours each month for service. These are ideas to get you started in serving your community.

At the 2019 LCMS Youth Gathering, young people got a chance to serve by making Plarn. Plarn is yarn made from used plastic grocery bags that can be crocheted together to make mats for those who struggle with homelessness. Along with the instructions, there is a short devotion included that can work with any local servant event.

Just as prayer is a part of our daily life, it can also be an important part of your time of service. This Prayer Walk is designed to give youth a quiet time to reflect on the opportunities God provides in our lives for service to others.

The experience of working with others, learning in an unfamiliar environment and adapting to new surroundings forces us to examine ourselves spiritually, articulate our faith and strengthen our trust in the Lord! Download the Serving in Your Church and Community guide for more ways to serve.

Perhaps it’s time for students to be stretched outside their limits.

by E. Steven Sonnenberg Download a PDF of this Middle School Event: A Pre-Christmas Party for Preschoolers. This activity is divided into three phases. The first phase is the planning session, the second is the party and the third is the evaluation. The Planning Session Approximately a month before the party gather a group of […]