Serve Day | Church on Bayshore

SERVE DAY April 5th

Let’s get ready to serve! On Saturday, April 5th, Church on Bayshore and Rocky Bayou Baptist will serve together across our community to share the love of Christ.

Crews will be assigned to different projects in our area. When you register, you can indicate areas you are available to serve. Based on needs, you may be assigned to a different crew of your first preference, so thank you for your flexibility in meeting needs!

T-Shirts are available if you register by Sunday, March 23rd.

7:45 am Check-In Begins and Breakfast (Church on Bayshore)
8:30 am Crews Meet in Sanctuary (Church on Bayshore) for Overview, Logistics, and Prayer

8:50 am Crews Depart to Serve

When Will I Know My Crew?
Crew assignments will be sent out via email the week of the event.

What Should I Bring?
Dress Appropriately for your crew. Serve Day T-Shirts will be given out at registration to those who register by Sunday, March 23. We recommend bringing a water bottle and snack. Most crews will be finished by noon. 

Can I Invite Someone from Outside the Church to Serve with Me?
You bet! In fact, we encourage it! Just help them get registered.

Do I Have to Register?
We need you to register! We want to provide the best experience for you and for those we are serving. We aren’t able to do that if we can’t plan well. So yes, please register. Those who do not register and show up on site will be assigned where the greatest need is.

What about transportation?

Great question! Some crews will be based from the church campus. Some will require transportation. Once we have crews set, we will communicate to work out a transportation plan including carpooling and church vans. At registration, you will be asked if you are able to provide transportation. 

What are the different opportunities and who can serve?
We’re glad you asked! Each crew does have a limit of people that can be assigned. One of the goals of Serve Day is to serve intergenerationally, so you can meet new people and build new relationships. There are some crews that are designed for your entire family to serve together. Those are indicated below.
 

Jail Ministry Crew 

This crew will interact with and spend time with inmates in one of our local jail facilities and provide a cookout. In addition to cooking out, the crew will interact by playing basketball, throwing footballs and frisbees and building relationships and having Gospel conversations. Open to both men and women over the age of 21. This crew will return to Niceville around 2:00 PM.

Homeless Ministry Crew 

We will head to Fort Walton Beach to serve at One Hopeful Place. The crew will be involved in some small construction projects, and some of the crew will have the opportunity to spend time with those who come to do laundry, shower, and eat lunch. Open to high school students and older. This crew will return to Niceville around 1:30 PM. Individuals may leave early if needed.

Grace Rides Crew 

Grace Rides uses horses to provide Christ-honoring care and services for families and children with different needs and abilities. This crew will support the work of Grace Rides with groundwork, cleaning, yardwork, and gardening. Open to adults, students and kids, age 8 and up with a parent. Groups will return around 1:00PM. Individuals may leave early if needed.

Wildwood Apartments Crew

This crew will throw a block party in the apartment complex to connect with residents of all ages. This crew will canvas the neighborhood to invite, meet, and pray with people, then throw an epic party with crafts, games, and food! Open to everyone.

Twin Cities Pavilion Work & Lunch Crew

This crew will have two focuses at the Pavilion. First, this crew will clean and perform yard work to beautify an outdoor patio. Next, this crew will cook and serve lunch to residents. Open to everyone.

Heart of the Bride/Mud Run Work Crew

This crew will be in DeFuniak Springs helping Heart of the Bride get ready for their Mud Run in May. Most of the work will be clearing brush. Some tools will be available, but volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, trimmers, loppers, weed eaters, etc. To haul all the brush, trucks and trailers would be a huge help as well. Plan to return to Niceville around 12:30 PM. Open to high school students and older.

Public Service Crew 

This crew will spend time packaging goodies and making cards, then delivering them to Police, Sheriff and Fire Stations in our community. The crew will talk to staff on duty at the time and pray for them. Open to adults, students and kids, any age with a parent.

Senior Adults Centers Crew 

This crew will spend time packaging goodies and making cards, then delivering them to residents in assisted living and nursing care facilities in Niceville. The crews will talk to and pray with residents. Open to adults, students and kids, any age with a parent.

Plew Elementary Crew

This crew will be at Plew Elementary doing physical improvements and facility projects. Most of the project will be yardwork. Bring gloves, yard tools, and a water bottle. Open to elementary students and older.

Lewis School Crew

This crew will be updating Lewis School's outdoor courtyard and atrium area. Most of the project will be yardwork. Be prepared to put down weed barrier, plant flowers, and lay pinestraw. Bring gloves, yard tools, and a water bottle. Open to elementary students and older.

Edge Elementary Crew

This crew will be doing some outdoor updates at Edge Elementary, including painting one of the playgrounds. Wear paint clothes and bring paint supplies/tools. Open to high school and older.

Eglin Elementary Crew

This crew will spend time serving on Eglin Elementary campus; doing light landscape maintenance and painting projects. Please bring rakes, shrub trimmers, paint supplies/tools and clothes to paint in. Open to elementary students and older.

Cooking Crew

This crew will help prepare frozen meals that can be delivered throughout the year to foster families.

Pearl Project Work Crew

This crew will be serving at the Pearl Project Office, organizing their foster closet. This ministry helps vulnerable children, families and others working with them by providing trauma-informed educational opportunities and support groups.

Children in Crisis Work Crew 

This crew will also serve on the Children in Crisis campus doing yardwork, groundwork, maintenance and upkeep. Open to adults, students and kids 8 and up with a parent.
 

Children in Crisis Kids Crew 

Children in Crisis provides foster family homes that keep siblings together in a campus-style environment. This crew will spend time with the children on campus, play games and provide a fun activity! Open to adults and students.

Meal Packing Crew 

This crew will work on campus with One More Child to sort and pack 2,000 prepackaged meals for distribution in our community to families in need. Open to adults, students and kids, ages 8 and above with a parent.
 

Block Party Crew

We will throw a block party at a local Niceville park to connect with people of all ages. This crew will canvas the neighborhood to invite, meet, and pray with people, then throw an epic party with crafts, games, inflatables, and food! Open to everyone.

Questions?

Contact: kelly@churchonbayshore.org