Serve Weekend: Fort Worth campus

SATURDAY, MAY 16TH:

• Widow's Bags (9:30am-11:30am): Join us for the Widow’s Bags Craft Project during Serve Weekend, where we’ll decorate bags that will be filled with rations to bless widows in need in India. Whether you enjoy painting, coloring, drawing, or crafting, this hands-on project is a meaningful way to use your creativity to make a real impact. Each bag you design becomes more than just art. It becomes a tangible expression of care, helping provide essential food and support to widows facing hardship. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to serve together. Children are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult, making it a special way to teach compassion and generosity across generations. Let’s come together to bring hope, dignity, and practical help to widows in India. Be sure to sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and take part in this incredible opportunity to bless others! Location: The Creek Church FW Campus.   REGISTER.
• Share the Love (10am-12pm): Be the hands and feet of Jesus by bringing joy to children in the hospital. During this special Serve Weekend project, we will create handmade activity books filled with fun, encouragement, and love for young patients at Cook Children’s Hospital. This family-friendly event is a meaningful opportunity for both kids and adults to serve together. Children are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. Every page created becomes a source of comfort and joy, reminding each child that they are seen, loved, and not alone as they walk through medical challenges. Join us as we share hope, kindness, and joy with these brave young patients. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others! Location: Cook Children's Hospital: 801 7th Ave, Fort Worth, Tx. 76104. REGISTER.
• Amira's House (10am-1pm): Amira’s House was born from the vision of Rene Lackey, who carries a deep heart for walking alongside young women facing unplanned pregnancies. Through compassionate support, practical resources, and personal mentorship, she helps them move past fear and shame and step into a future filled with hope, courage, and the beauty of motherhood. Rene has personally invested in the lives of many young women, reminding them they are not alone and that their stories matter. During Serve Weekend, we will come together to refresh the home’s yard and outdoor spaces, helping create a peaceful, welcoming environment for the women who walk through its doors. From trimming and planting to power washing and general cleanup, every task plays a part in making this space feel safe, cared for, and full of dignity. Come ready to serve with joyful, willing hearts. Wear work clothes and gloves, and bring any yard tools you have such as trimmers, a power washer, or anything else that could help. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this meaningful opportunity to bless others. Families are welcome. Children must be 12 or older to participate. REGISTER.
• LVT Rise Field Day (11:30am-2:30pm): Grab the family and join us for LVTRise Field Day, a day full of fun, connection, and meaningful service. This exciting afternoon will be filled with games, food, and fellowship, all in support of the Las Vegas Trail Revitalization Project (LVTRise). LVTRise brings together local organizations, businesses, and community partners who are committed to helping residents of the Las Vegas Trail area strengthen their neighborhood and build brighter futures. This event is all about showing up, serving well, and creating a space where families can feel encouraged and supported.
  As a volunteer, you will help bring the day to life by assisting with setup, running games, serving food, and helping with cleanup at the end. Every role matters, and every moment is a chance to make someone feel seen and valued. Come ready to serve, have fun, and be part of something that makes a real difference right here in our community. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others. This is a family-friendly event. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Location: 8201 Calmont Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76116.   PROJECT FULL.
  

SUNDAY, MAY 17TH:

• Share the Love (10am-12pm): Be the hands and feet of Jesus by bringing joy to children in the hospital. During this special Serve Weekend project, we will create handmade activity books filled with fun, encouragement, and love for young patients at Cook Children’s Hospital. This family-friendly event is a meaningful opportunity for both kids and adults to serve together. Children are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. Every page created becomes a source of comfort and joy, reminding each child that they are seen, loved, and not alone as they walk through medical challenges. Join us as we share hope, kindness, and joy with these brave young patients. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others! Location: Cook Children's Hospital: 801 7th Ave, Fort Worth, Tx. 76104. REGISTER.
  
• CEC Thrift Shop Blitz (9am-12pm): Join us as we partner with CEC (Community Enrichment Center) and Second Glance Thrift Shop during Serve Weekend to support their mission of restoring hope and sharing God’s love throughout our community. This project focuses on helping refresh and organize their resale shop, where every purchase directly supports CEC’s life-changing programs.
  As a volunteer, you will play a hands-on role in preparing the shop for success. From sorting and sizing clothing to organizing home goods, hanging items, and tagging them for sale, every task contributes to creating a welcoming space that serves others with dignity and care. Your time and effort will directly impact individuals and families who rely on CEC’s support. CEC asks that all volunteers complete a volunteer application before May 15, 2025. You can do this by clicking the provided link. Come ready to serve with purpose, knowing that even simple acts of organization and preparation can help change lives. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this meaningful opportunity to bless others. This is a family-friendly project. Children are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. Location: 6308 Rufe Snow Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76148. REGISTER.
  
• When We Love (9:30am-12:30pm): Join us as we partner with When We Love, a ministry dedicated to serving the less fortunate and homeless in Tarrant County, with a focus on youth and single-parent families struggling with poverty and homelessness. During this Serve Weekend, we’ll be helping with a variety of projects, including warehouse tasks, neighborhood beautification, and more. If you're a stylist or barber, we also have the opportunity to offer haircuts and beard trims to our neighbors in need! Your skills will bring not only a fresh look but also encouragement and love to those who could use it most. Family friendly, when accompanied by an adult. Location: 1100 East Lancaster Fort Worth, TX.  REGISTER.
• Chosen Ones (10am-12pm): Join us as we partner with Chosen Ones, an incredible organization dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families through Christ-centered recruiting, connection, and ongoing care. Their heart is simple and powerful: that no foster or adoptive family would ever walk alone. During Serve Weekend, we will step into that mission by helping prepare their warehouse, a place where families come to receive essential items for the children in their care. Volunteers will sort and hang clothing, bag socks and underwear, and help clean and organize the space so it is welcoming, efficient, and ready to serve. Every task, big or small, helps lighten the load for families who are opening their hearts and homes to children in need. Your time and effort become a way of encouraging them, reminding them they are supported, seen, and not alone in their journey. Let’s come together to serve with love and make a meaningful difference in the lives of foster and adoptive families. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others. Families are welcome. Children must be 5 or older to participate. Location: 7600 Sand Street Building 14, Fort Worth, TX 76118. REGISTER.
  
• Willow Creek Park Cleanup (10am-12pm): Join us as we partner with the City of Saginaw to clean up Willow Creek Park! We'll be spending the day picking up litter throughout the park and creek to make the area more beautiful and welcoming for all. This project involves lots of bending, cleaning, and physical work, so bring your family, work gloves, and a trash grabber if you have one. This is a great opportunity to get outside, serve together, and make a lasting impact on our community! Family friendly, when accompanied by an adult. Location: The Switchyard at Willow Creek Park. REGISTER.
• Gold-to-Gold Gospel Bracelets (10am-12pm): Join us as we partner with Texas on Mission to create Gold-to-Gold Gospel Bracelets that will be sent with missionaries to Uganda. These bracelets are more than just symbols of faith; they serve as a tool to help others journey through the Gospel, sparking reflection, confession, and a joyous celebration of re-connection with God. Each bracelet is a powerful reminder of the immense love and hope found in Christ, uniting believers around the world in a shared mission to spread the Good News in Uganda. Together, we will help equip missionaries to share the message of hope, love, and salvation. Family friendly, when accompanied by an adult. Location: The Creek Church FW Campus. REGISTER.
• The Lodge (10am-12pm): The Lodge of Saginaw Health & Wellness is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that faithfully serves the residents of Saginaw and the surrounding areas. During Serve Weekend, we have the opportunity to come alongside their residents by offering something truly meaningful: our time, our presence, and our care. Volunteers will spend time with senior adults through games, conversation, and simple craft activities, creating moments of joy and connection. These small, intentional interactions can make a lasting impact, reminding each resident that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved. Together, we will share laughter, listen to stories, and bring encouragement through genuine kindness. It is a beautiful way to reflect God’s love and honor those who have given so much to our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Lodge of Saginaw Health & Wellness and invest in the lives of these incredible individuals. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this meaningful opportunity to bless others. Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older. Location: 848 West McLeory, Saginaw, TX 76179. REGISTER.
  

serve Sunday: Azle campus

• Servolution: Painting #1 (10am-1pm): The mission of the Servolution Network is to build an alliance between churches, businesses, governments, and others to provide solutions that meet the needs of the community. This creates opportunities for the blessed to be a blessing. Servolution Network exists to serve others by showing God’s love in practical ways. Simple acts of kindness can open hearts to the love of Jesus. Together, we will be participating in a hands-on work event, painting at a Servolution home to help provide basic needs for the community. This is more than just a service project—it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with the homeowner, offering encouragement, connection, and support as we serve.
  Tools Needed:
  
  If you have any of the following, please bring them to help with the work:
  ✅ Paint shirt
  ✅ Old rags
  ✅ Protective goggles
  ✅ Great attitude
  
  Join us as we come together to make a tangible difference, not only through our work but also through the relationships we build along the way. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others! Family Friendly when accompanied by an adult Location: Springtown, Tx. 76082. REGISTER.
• Shady Grove Park Cleanup (10am-12pm): Join us as we serve our community by freshening up Shady Grove Park! We’ll be picking up litter throughout the park to help make it beautiful for fall. This is a hands-on project that will involve bending, walking, and cleaning, so come ready to work! Bring your family, work gloves, and a trash grabber if you have one. This is a great opportunity to serve together and make a visible impact in our community. Family friendly when accompanied by an adult. Location: 1000 Stribling Drive N. Azle, Texas.  REGISTER.
• Servolution: Ramp Build #1 (10am-1pm): Join us for a hands-on serve opportunity as we help the Servolution Network in building a handicap accessible ramp for a home owner. This is a great way to roll up your sleeves, work together as a team, and create a lasting impact for the community Servolution serves. Your willingness to give your time and energy will help extend God’s love in a practical way—one organized shelf and clean space at a time! Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others! Family-friendly when accompanied by an adult. Location: Springtown, Tx. 76082. REGISTER.
• Servolution: Painting #2 (1pm-4pm): The mission of the Servolution Network is to build an alliance between churches, businesses, governments, and others to provide solutions that meet the needs of the community. This creates opportunities for the blessed to be a blessing. Servolution Network exists to serve others by showing God’s love in practical ways. Simple acts of kindness can open hearts to the love of Jesus. Together, we will be participating in a hands-on work event, painting at a Servolution home to help provide basic needs for the community. This is more than just a service project—it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with the homeowner, offering encouragement, connection, and support as we serve.
  Tools Needed:
  
  If you have any of the following, please bring them to help with the work:
  ✅ Paint shirt
  ✅ Old rags
  ✅ Protective goggles
  ✅ Great attitude
  
  Join us as we come together to make a tangible difference, not only through our work but also through the relationships we build along the way. Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others! Family Friendly when accompanied by an adult Location: Springtown, Tx. 76082. REGISTER.
• Servolution: Ramp Build #1 (10am-1pm): Join us for a hands-on serve opportunity as we help the Servolution Network in building a handicap accessible ramp for a home owner. This is a great way to roll up your sleeves, work together as a team, and create a lasting impact for the community Servolution serves. Your willingness to give your time and energy will help extend God’s love in a practical way—one organized shelf and clean space at a time! Sign up by April 26th to receive your free Serve t-shirt and be part of this incredible opportunity to bless others! Family-friendly when accompanied by an adult. Location: Springtown, Tx. 76082. REGISTER.

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carter blood drives

Carter BloodCare exists for one simple, powerful purpose: to give life. Every day, across North, Central, and East Texas, they serve as a lifeline for patients, families, and hospitals. Providing critical blood components and transfusion services that bring hope in moments when it’s needed most. Behind every donation is a story: a child fighting illness, a parent undergoing surgery, a neighbor recovering from an accident. Your generosity becomes part of those stories.

When you choose to donate blood, you’re not just giving something: you’re giving someone more time, more memories, and more chances at life. It’s a small act with an immeasurable impact, and it starts with you.

Important Information:

• Donors must be 18 or older.
• You must not have donated blood within the last 56 days.
• Please complete one form per person donating.
• Take a moment to step forward, to care, and to give. Sign up today and be the reason someone gets a second chance at tomorrow.

SATURDAY, MAY 16TH | SUNDAY, MAY 17TH