A community called to be the hands and the feet of Jesus and proclaim the message of Jesus in Bristol, Bucks County, Philadelphia and the world.
Jesus said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” and sometimes you have to take that literally. We will be Christ’s witnesses, in both word and deed, to the community God has called us to. We will educate ourselves about the poor in our community. We will pray intentionally for our neighborhoods. We will build relationships with our community leaders, our neighbors, and those in need. We will be reminded of our daily calling to be a sent community, bringing the good news of Christ to everyone we meet.
Date: Monday July 19 – Saturday, July 24
Schedule: View it here.
Location: Bristol and Lower Bucks County
We will be partnering with local non-profits and ministries in service as well as spending intentional time praying for and reaching out to our community.
Accommodations:
Overnight accommodation is optional, however provided at: Gary Alloway’s – 214 Dorrance St, Bristol, PA 19007
Cost:
$20 per day. $80 for the week. (Scholarships available. Don’t let cost be an issue.)
Sign Up Now: Online Sign-up Form
What is our goal?
To show the Bristol and Lower Bucks County the good news of Jesus Christ in our words and deeds.
Why aren’t we going somewhere more fun?
Umm…Bristol is fun. Plus, Bucks County and the surrounding area is the place we spend everyday. As a church, we believe that we are always in mission, to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ every day. This week is not your week in ministry. It is an opportunity to come in touch with the movement of God in your hometown so that you may know God’s mission more fully throughout the year.
Do I have to come for the whole week?
No. However, we ask that you commit to at least a full day so as to keep some continuity in our group.
Do I have to spend the night?
No. However, spending the night offers valuable fellowship and a time to debrief from the days. Plus the Dorrance Street crew loves having you over.
Will there be singing involved?
Yes. It’s good for you.
Will this trip be awesome?
Yes. We pray humbly that the Redemption of God would come both to our group and to everyone we encounter that week. We pray that God would deepen us in fellowship and faith and help us to draw others into God’s salvation. This week may be uncomfortable, but it will be good.
This is a Tentative Schedule
As of 7/2/10, subject to change
Monday, July 19
1:00 pm – Meet at Gary’s House – Opening Prayer
2:00 – 3:00 pm – Prayer walk in Bristol
4:00 – 6:30 pm – Serving Dinner at Red Cross Homeless Shelter
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Ice Cream in Bristol
8:00 – 9:00 – Debrief
Tuesday, July 20
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 am – Service at Bristol Senior Center
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch at Gary’s House
1:15 – 3:30 pm – Work on a Bristol House
4:00 – 8:30 pm – BBQ for the Homeless
- 4:00-5:00 – Hang out. Set up the grille.
- 5:00-6:00 pm – Eat dinner.
- 6:30 pm -7:30 pm – Worship and Devotion.
Wednesday, July 21
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:00 – 2:30 pm – Building project for Interfaith Housing
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Free Time
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Chapel ‘n’ Chow at Bensalem Race Track
Thursday, July 22
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 – Devotional Time
10:00 – 12:00 pm – Bristol Borough Cleanup
12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 – Help sort Interfaith’s Warehouse or YWCA Camp
5:00 – 9:00 – Viewing of First Suburbs Video & Discussion
5:30 – Food from Carnival Pizza
Friday, July 23
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:30 – 12:30 – Libertae – Taking single moms to the park.
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 – 2:30 – Prayer Time
2:30 – 3:30 – Community needs surveys on Mill Street
4:00 – 8:00 – BBQ w/ businesses of Mill Street
Saturday, July 24
8:30 – Breakfast at Radcliffe Cafe
9:30 – 10:30 – Prayer walk in Bristol
11:00 – 12:00 – Debrief and pray
12:00 – 7:00 – BBQ and Outreach at Gary’s House
- 5:00 pm – Family Meal in the Living Room
Learn about Bristol and Lower Bucks
at The New Metropolis, Tomorrow night (Thursday), 7 pm, Hiway Theatre
212 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA
The First Suburbs Project is an organization seeking to unite Philadelphia’s oldest suburbs in common social action. Check out this movie to learn about ‘first-ring suburbs’ (i.e. Lower Bucks) and the increasing challenges facing them. www.sepafsp.org.