A LOT of local LOVE!!!

One of the greatest things God is forging in our church right now is a deep passion to love our local community in a revolutionary way. When we began our LOVE Revolution Project one year ago, I had no idea that God had all of these local impact movements in mind. In fact last year at this point I asked you all to give me your ideas of where we could make a difference locally in ten different areas. So over the last 12 months God has taken these things from ideas that we talked about, to projects that we planned for, to movements that we have prayed and fasted over, to real transforming expressions of his LOVE in the lives of people around us.

I was talking to someone last night who is new to UCity and she said that one of the reasons she is here is because she wants to be part of a place that really invests in the local community and gives people opportunities to serve and love our neighbors in a revolutionary way. It was just a great reminder to me of what GOD HAS DONE and IS DOING!

Our movements are gaining focus and momentum. They are led by passionate people who really want to help you and prepare you to make a difference. So jump into what God is doing and feel what it feels like for God's LOVE to flow through you into the lives of you neighbors.

1. Poor and Elderly - Meet this Saturday at the church offices at 8:30 AM. (4351 Main Street Suite #207, Harrisburg, NC). Working on four projects that involve some light construction, yard work, etc. We can use ANYBODY on this one.

2. Outsiders - I AM SECOND is gathering a street team to serve as information providers at the Faith, Family and Freedom Concert on June 25th. They are showing two I Am Second Movies during the concert and want a team of people ready to answer any questions people might have about the site. There will be 18,000+ people at this concert so we could use a big team of 50+ You need to order an I Am Second Shirt to be on this team. Contact Paula@UCFellowship.org

3. Orphans - We are launching our NC Orphan Movement on Sunday June 19th, so be ready for a great Father's Day together as we celebrate fathers and care for those who are fatherless.

4. Hungry - Get acquainted with our movement that serves the Hungry in Cabarrus county through Angel Food Ministries. This ministry is a hand up to people struggling to make ends meet when it comes to the food needs of their family. I want to challenge you all to order a box of food so that you will know the process and know what is available. We also need help with distribution 2-4 servants are needed one day per month. To order food go to www.angelfoodministries.com or contact Bill Poppen at Poppen@UCFellowship.org to sign up to serve.

5. Schools - Over the Summer we will be hosting a tutoring program that serves the needs of the kids at Wolf Meadow Elementary which is the elementary school we have focused on. We need servants to help those who are running the tutoring program. Contact Maura@UCFellowship.org

6. Neighborhoods - We pulled off the first block party last weekend and it was a huge success as a couple in our church just used this time to get to know their neighbors better and foster some good relationships. Our only agenda is to remove aloneness from our neighborhoods, because no one should feel alone. If you would like to pull off a neighborhood party in your neck of the woods, we have everything you need to make it great.

7 and 8. Families and Marriages - We will be hosting Financial Peace again this Fall as well as an Intimate Encounters marriage seminar led by David and Mendy Henderson. These will be hosted at the YMCA on Sunday evenings and open to the entire community. Childcare will be provided so look for more details mid-Summer.

Hey this is a LOVE Revolution. We aren't just planning on pulling off events and doing some projects. We are just doing these things so that we can express real LOVE to those in our world that need it most. Please jump in and allow God to use you. You were MADE for this.