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<\/span><\/p>\n Join us for this special Sunday at any one of our services. All of our Local Partners will be here ready to meet you! 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Most projects will run from 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong> unless another timing is noted in the sign-up. This is an annual event for our entire church family to come together to serve our neighbors. Projects include yard work for seniors, litter pick-ups, supporting local non-profits, etc. This is a way to be the hands and feet of Christ and to put our love for our neighbors into action. Join us in our mission to serve our world!<\/p>\n \n Most Love Works Day sites will continue as planned rain or shine! You have been notified via email if your site has been postponed or cancelled. It’s not too late to join us in serving our neighbors in Fairfield! 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We hope to help ease this burden at one school nearby!<\/p>\n DATE<\/b>: August 31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||30%||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Through this opportunity, God is inviting us to be a part of providing for the physical needs of our neighbors and local partners! On every fifth Sunday of the month, we will let you know what kind of item we are collecting (food, clothes, school supplies, etc.) and then you can bring it to the church on your way to service! Join our email list to know what item to bring each month. 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<\/span>Love Works Day<\/h3>\n
Saturday, May 17<\/span><\/h5>\n
\u201cHe has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly<\/strong> and to love mercy<\/strong> and to walk humbly<\/strong> with your God.<\/span><\/i>\u201d <\/span><\/i>Micah 6:8<\/span><\/p>\nFAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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At Black Rock, we want our faith to be ALIVE. Jesus loves our community, and so do we. On YOUR street, in YOUR neighborhood, in YOUR town there are people who need the love of Jesus \u2013 how will you step out in faith with Jesus to impact our community? <\/strong><\/h6>\n
Find out more about our partners and sign up to serve below!<\/b><\/h2>\n
Want to learn more about our Community Engagement initiative? Click below to get more info, sign up for texts and emails, or sign up to serve!<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n
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Start collecting for Sunday, July 30!<\/i> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bring the items with you to church that Sunday.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Bless this ministry by giving:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\u2022 New sneakers (biggest need)<\/h5>\n
\u2022 New backpacks<\/span><\/h5>\n
\u2022 School supplies<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Local Serving Finder<\/h3>\n
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Bridgeport Rescue Mission - Childcare<\/h5><\/div>