Engage My City
August 2023
Engage My City is a local outreach initiative to relationally serve our city in tangible ways. Throughout the month of August, we will be highlighting areas of impact within our city and will provide opportunities to partner with organizations through volunteering. Our goal is to have deep impact through consistent involvement in the city God has placed us.
Will you engage?
Send Sunday
August 27 at 4:30PM
Outdoor Service
As we wrap up a month of serving our city, we are only just beginning! We want to encourage you to stay engaged and step into the areas where God is leading you to serve. Join us for a special outdoor service as we worship together and are commissioned to be sent out! We’ll have baptisms and Kids Ministry available (birth – 3 years). Following the service, we’ve got six food trucks joining us and plenty of activities for the whole family! Be sure to bring a chair or blanket, some money for dinner, or pack your own picnic. We’ve got water games for the kiddos, so be sure to pack them a swimsuit and a towel too. Come early, between 4:00 – 4:30 PM, for some giveaways and pre-service fun! We can’t wait to see you there!
Send Sunday will still happen rain or shine! If the weather is bad, we will move the service inside. This will be communicated on our social media platforms to let you know well in advance.
(No 9AM + 11AM gatherings/livestream)
Week 01
International House
July 30 – August 5
International House is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization committed to sharing the love and light of Jesus Christ with refugees and other internationals living in the Fort Wayne area. We will have the opportunity to learn more about the international community in Fort Wayne through immersive, interactive experiences and a guided prayer tour.
Our Goal: 230 Volunteers
Week 02
NeighborLink
August 6-12
There are several new projects available for you, your family, or your small group to participate in together!
If you have already signed up as a volunteer with NeighborLink, log into your account and check out potential projects or sign up as a new volunteer at neighborlink.org. You can also sign up for one of our large group projects below.
Our Goal: 230 Volunteers
Week 03
New Mercies Ministries
August 13-19
We will be hosting a yard sale for New Mercies Ministries on August 18 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with many volunteer opportunities available. Donations can be given throughout the week and volunteers will be needed to receive, clean, sort, and organize donations in preparation for the sale.
Our Goal: 306 Volunteers
Week 04
The Rescue Mission
August 20-26
The Rescue Mission, founded in 1903, is a faith-based, nonprofit organization, providing restorative care to men, women, and children experiencing a homeless crisis. Their ministry serves Fort Wayne, Allen County, and its eleven surrounding counties. We will be serving all of the meals at The Rescue Mission this week and sorting items at Treasure House, their thrift store.
Our Goal: 282 Volunteers
Podcast
The Engage My City Podcast is designed to answer honest questions through raw and thought-provoking conversations. Each episode features roundtable discussions with staff and elders at Pine Hills to shed light on the questions we often hesitate to ask and to provide thoughtful insights that can empower us to surrender to the Holy Spirit’s transformative work in our lives.