Outreach

Blessing our community and beyond.

Outreach is a beautiful way for churches to grow and fulfill our mission, inspired by Jesus' call in the Great Commission to “go and make disciples of all nations.” As believers, we’re invited to share God’s love with everyone around us, starting right within our communities.

Every small act of kindness—from volunteering locally or joining a mission trip, to simply holding a door open or lending a hand—becomes an opportunity to show others the love of Christ. Outreach doesn’t have to be grand to make a difference; even the simplest gestures reflect God’s heart.

Outreaches you can get involved in.

Christian Book & Media Collection

September 1-30, 2025

Every September, we partner with Bible Rescue, a local mission that gathers new and gently used Christian resources and forwards them to Love Packages in Illinois. From there, your donations are sorted, packed into shipping containers, and delivered to ministries in 154 countries—where each item is read and shared again and again (avg. 20+ reads!).

What to Bring
  • Bibles (any translation, new or gently used)
  • Devotionals, commentaries, concordances
  • Christian kids’ books & Sunday School/children’s ministry curriculum
  • Christian CDs & DVDs (no cassettes or VHS, please)

Where to Drop Off
Bring donations to the table by the front doors all September long.

Your bookshelf can become a mission field. Give your books a second life—and help someone meet Jesus for the first time.

October 24

5:30-7:30PM

Want to help make it a success? We’re recruiting 40–50 trunk hosts to decorate their vehicles and hand out candy - bring your creativity and join the fun!

And if you can’t host a trunk, you can still jump in: candy donation bins are outside Bridge Kids, so feel free to drop off bags anytime.
Register your trunk
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Operation Christmas Child

November 2-23, 2025

Imagine a child’s eyes lighting up as they open their very first gift—bright toys, fresh school supplies, and simple care items packed with love. Every shoebox is more than a present; it’s a message of hope.

Through Samaritan’s Purse, these gifts are hand-delivered by local church partners across the globe, creating powerful moments where the Gospel is shared in a way children can understand and embrace.

You can be part of this life-changing story! Pick up a shoebox in the lobby starting November 2, fill it with treasures, and return it during National Collection Week, November 17–23. Together, beginning November 26, we’ll send out boxes that will carry God’s love to children who may have never received a gift before.

Be the reason a child smiles—and hears the Good News.