The day starts at West Valley Presbyterian Church with a Breakfast at 8:30am followed by a short commissioning service at 9:15am. Some projects will start on the WVPC campus immediately following the commissioning service, some projects are off-site and project leaders will gather the team and head to the project site, and others will take place later in the day.
Contact wvpcinfo@gmail.com for more information about Service Worship and the projects.
Contact wvpcinfo@gmail.com for more information about Service Worship and the projects.
ONSITE projectS
NEW!SPONSOR A FIRE VICTIM MCHATTIE HALL, ALL AGES
Join us in writing letters of compassion to the fire victims of the Camp Fire. We will provide a gift card and offer to sponsor and individual or family with ongoing support. You can be matched with a fire victim to support them with their wish list such as email pen pal, donations and prayers.
NEW!LET'S GET COOKING MCHATTIE HALL, AGES 8+
We will cook a heartwarming meal to deliver to those in need to wish them hope and love for the new year. Come help prep and prepare an asian chow mein dish and desserts.
NEW! SCC RE-ENTRY RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S CLOTHING ROOM 11/12
We will collect used and new men’s clothing to donate to the Santa Clara County Re-Entry Resource Center (RRC). The RRC provides supportive services to men and women who have been released recently from jail and prison. We will sort men’s clothing of all sizes and types, including casual, dress and work clothes, and including shirts, pants, shoes, socks, underwear, suits, sport coats, ties, sweater, jackets and sweatshirts.
CARE-CRAFTERS (8-10 PEOPLE) LIBRARY, AGES 8+
Come join us in knitting for the homeless, babies and those in need. No experience necessary, you can learn to knit/crochet! Patterns and yarn provided or bring of your own.
Join us in writing letters of compassion to the fire victims of the Camp Fire. We will provide a gift card and offer to sponsor and individual or family with ongoing support. You can be matched with a fire victim to support them with their wish list such as email pen pal, donations and prayers.
NEW!LET'S GET COOKING MCHATTIE HALL, AGES 8+
We will cook a heartwarming meal to deliver to those in need to wish them hope and love for the new year. Come help prep and prepare an asian chow mein dish and desserts.
NEW! SCC RE-ENTRY RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S CLOTHING ROOM 11/12
We will collect used and new men’s clothing to donate to the Santa Clara County Re-Entry Resource Center (RRC). The RRC provides supportive services to men and women who have been released recently from jail and prison. We will sort men’s clothing of all sizes and types, including casual, dress and work clothes, and including shirts, pants, shoes, socks, underwear, suits, sport coats, ties, sweater, jackets and sweatshirts.
CARE-CRAFTERS (8-10 PEOPLE) LIBRARY, AGES 8+
Come join us in knitting for the homeless, babies and those in need. No experience necessary, you can learn to knit/crochet! Patterns and yarn provided or bring of your own.
OFFSITE projectS
CITY TEAM GOOD FAMILY ACTIVITY FOR AGES 14+
580 Charles Street, San Jose HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL FRIENDLY
City Team reaches out to people in need and shows them hope in Jesus Christ in order to formulate real, lasting change in their lives. Volunteers will meet at City Team Recovery Center to not only prepare and serve a meal, but to also conduct and participate in a worship service. Come prep, cook, serve, cleanup, or even just be kind and visit with those who show up for the meal.
VISIT WESTGATE VILLA (10-12 PEOPLE) ALL AGES, FAMILY FRIENDLY
Join us in singing and gladden the hearts of men and women who are residents at West Gate Villa, a nearly assisted living facility. Your caring presence is an encouragement.
580 Charles Street, San Jose HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL FRIENDLY
City Team reaches out to people in need and shows them hope in Jesus Christ in order to formulate real, lasting change in their lives. Volunteers will meet at City Team Recovery Center to not only prepare and serve a meal, but to also conduct and participate in a worship service. Come prep, cook, serve, cleanup, or even just be kind and visit with those who show up for the meal.
VISIT WESTGATE VILLA (10-12 PEOPLE) ALL AGES, FAMILY FRIENDLY
Join us in singing and gladden the hearts of men and women who are residents at West Gate Villa, a nearly assisted living facility. Your caring presence is an encouragement.
SATURDAY projectS
THE REFUGE AGE 8+
4pm at Murphy Park, 194 N Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale
Several volunteer families are needed to prepare and help serve food to the homeless at the Washington Park Community Center in Sunnyvale on Saturday. Food is prepared and taken to the Center around 4:00 pm. The meal is then served, followed by a worship service. This is an ideal project for those who cannot serve on Sunday. You can even prepare food prior to Saturday.