What is City Serve?

City Serve is about ONE church working together for the good of ONE city. Thousands of volunteers unleashing unprecedented compassion in partnership with local schools, city parks, food banks, blood banks, children’s hospitals, children’s homes, homes for seniors, homeless centers, first responders, juvenile centers and so much more!

City Serve isn’t an event, but a movement of people who declare in word and action, “We love OUR city,” and are committed to seeing it flourish.

Sunday, September 21st

DIY THANK-YOU CARDS FOR BELLEVUE POLICE

This is a project that kids and adults can do at home. You’re invited to create a card of thanks for the Bellevue PD and bring the cards to church on Sunday 9/21 (and Saturday 9/20). We will also have some postcards available at church for you to decorate. We will collect all of the cards and distribute them to the Police Department on Monday. Let’s shower our local law enforcement personnel with words of affirmation and appreciation. (No Sign Up Needed)

Location: Thanksgiving Church - 3702 S 370 Plaza, Bellevue
Time: Bring your cards to Church during Services on 9/20 & 9/21

Monday, September 22nd

POLICE DEPARTMENT MEAL

The Burnt Offerings group will make a meal to deliver to the Police Department along with the notes of thanks that you brought to church. (No Sign Up Needed)

Tuesday, September 23rd

LIGHT HOUSE CLEAN UP DAY — CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR TUESDAY

Help spruce up the grounds around the Light House at 23rd and Madison in Olde Towne. Projects include moving a short fence, back fence repair, fire pit fix up, painting front rail on porch, and installing a base for playground equipment. Help get everything ship-shape before the Chili Cook-off in October!
Click here to view the Tuesday volunteer options and sign up.

Location: 2302 Madison St. Bellevue
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Volunteers Needed: 28

Wednesday, September 24th

FAMILY SERVE DAY – PARK CLEAN-UP — CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR WEDNESDAY

Here's your chance to serve as a family! Explorers and Club 56 invite you to help out Bellevue Parks and Recreation by picking up trash and beautifying American Heroes Park! Please register once as a family, then note how many in your family will be attending in the comments. Trash bags will be provided, bring your own gloves.
Individuals and Families | Sign Up Here

Location: American Heroes Park, Bellevue
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Volunteers Needed: 20 families

Thursday, September 25th

SWEETS FOR SENIORS — CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO BRING COOKIES

We are asking Thanksgiving Family to buy or bake cookies for our Senior Worship Facilities.
Package 1-2 cookies in plastic wrap or ziplocked baggies, for a total of 12 packages.  Please bring your cookies to the Church office before noon on Wednesday, 9/24 to be distributed during Senior Worship services on Thursday.

Location: Thanksgiving Church Office Building
Time: Cookies delivered by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday (for Thursday delivery)

Friday, September 26th

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS — CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR ACTS OF KINDNESS

Friday, September 26th is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Sign up to do something nice for someone, then let us know what you did or will do here. Open a door for someone, pick up litter, pay it forward in a drive-thru, sidewalk chalk a message, support a cause (food pantry), etc. Be creative! We will use examples only to share in Worship.

Location: ANYWHERE
Time: ALL DAY
Volunteers Needed: EVERYONE

Saturday, September 27th

LOVE OUR SCHOOLS DAY - BETZ ELEMENTARY — CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SATURDAY

Please join us as we bless our "adopted school", Betz Elementary, through acts of service, connection, and care. Whether it's painting or getting your hands dirty in the yard, choose a project that you enjoy. Jobs include yard work and outdoor/indoor painting. Let's show God's love in action and help create a welcoming space where students can thrive!
Click here to view the list of volunteer options and sign up!

Location: Betz Elementary | 605 W 27th Ave, Bellevue
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 30 (age 15 and up)

Other City Serve Opportunities

Multiple Events - CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND SIGN UP ON OPEN DOOR MISSION WEBSITE

Make a difference for people experiencing homelessness & poverty.
Our friends at Open Door Mission have several serving opportunities lined up during City Serve week, such as:

🥗 Serve lunch | Garland Thompson Men's Center | Wed. Sept. 24th | 11am - 1:30pm

👕 Hand out food & sort clothing | Timberlake Outreach Center | Thurs. Sept. 25 | 9am - 11am

🥣 Serve dinner | Garland Thompson Men's Center | Fri. Sept. 26th | 5pm - 7:30pm

You can find the full list on their website. You’ll need to pre-register through the Open Door Mission website to participate in their events.