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October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 | by MacKenzie Knoll In SERVE Testimonies

Embracing the Elderly

Interview with Leah, a Cadillac SERVE leader One of the worksites that the Cadillac SERVE participants spent time at this summer was an apartment complex for low income senior citizens. The teams spent time washing windows, vacuuming, dusting, and sweeping porches. “Most of the seniors were super...
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August 11, 2022September 7, 2022 | by MacKenzie Knoll In SERVE Testimonies

SERVE-ing as a Family

Interview with Emily, SERVE Cadillac participant “I’ve heard so much about the amazing things that happen on SERVE,” Emily said. “So I wanted to see it for myself!” Although she is only a freshman, Emily has heard firsthand about the impact that SERVE has on both participants...
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August 1, 2022August 4, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup

When I was asked to chaperone our group from Platte, South Dakota, I wondered what I could bring to the table for these kids? I had no experience or formal education to give them; I only knew the basic commandments and a couple fruits of the Holy...
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August 15, 2020August 24, 2020 | by Ron deVries In SERVE Testimonies

A Reflection on SERVE@Home

SERVE@home was an answer to prayer for our church.
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January 20, 2020January 27, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, SERVE Testimonies

Go Do Good – Do It

SERVE 2019 was one of the most influential weeks of my life. Seeing the broken state some people live in is one thing but having the opportunity to help them and change their way of life is entirely different. We made a difference, even if all we...
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November 20, 2018August 24, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies

The Sacrifice of Service

My second year on the Host Team of Lynden SERVE felt different from the first. The first year left me wishing I could have done more or been more involved. I was inspired by the work of the students, by witnessing their comradery and unity, and by...
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October 30, 2018August 24, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies

Letting Go and Loving

My church had gone on many SERVE trips over the years, one of which I was a student participant myself. I’d heard and been a part of so many great stories, but still, SERVE 2018 made me worry. This time, I would not just be a participant,...
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September 25, 2018January 27, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies, Youth Ministry

Middle School: A Key Age

I would say youth who have participated in SERVE go on to be more regularly involved in local service opportunities, both while they are in high school and beyond.
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April 17, 2018September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, SERVE Testimonies

Authentic Community

These two SERVE trips have affected my life like no other. These experiences have helped me see the hope in my dad’s battle with cancer and other family tragedies I have witnessed.
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December 13, 2017January 27, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE Testimonies

The Name Of Love

He sat there alone. People walked by. Perhaps they did not notice him. Perhaps they did not want to notice him. Grey, weathered clothing blended into the grey, weathered sidewalk. An empty hat opened expectantly to offerings from passers-by. A cardboard sign - "Any help will do."
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November 21, 2017January 27, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies

SERVE Shoes

by Kyle De Boer, Gallatin Valley SERVE Host Team Coordinator “The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same” (Luke 3:11). For a high school student from the Gallatin Valley, a Tuesday at Grandma’s...
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September 26, 2017January 27, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE, SERVE Testimonies

SERVE | The Highlight Of Every Summer

Being a missionary has been on my heart since a young age, and my experience with SERVE over the last four years has grown that passion into a reality. I am so thankful for all the small group leaders, worksite coordinators, kitchen staff, worship teams, pastors, and...
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