Read our highlights from day two of the statewide 'ServeNC' initiative.

On Aug. 3-10, more than 1,000 churches are partnering together to serve North Carolina communities as part of a statewide emphasis called “ServeNC.”

The “ServeNC” initiative, organized by North Carolina Baptists and their partnering organization Baptists on Mission, encourages churches to consider and respond to the needs of local neighborhoods by taking on service projects within their communities. By the time the emphasis week began on Saturday, Aug. 3, more than 1,150 churches in 92 North Carolina counties had committed to serve. A map of churches participating in “ServeNC” can be found here. 

Did your church complete a “ServeNC” service project? Let us know by filling out this celebration form here. Be sure to share your story with us on social media by tagging @ncbaptist using the hashtag #ServeNC. We want to celebrate with you!

Click here for a recap of yesterday’s “ServeNC” projects. Following are some highlights from day two of “ServeNC.” 

Day two highlights

  • Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh got church members of all ages involved as they prayed, packed gift baskets and delivered the gifts to their local fire and police stations. Describing the event, the church shared in a post on social media that “Day 2 of #ServeNC proves that anyone from age 2 to 78 can serve their community!”
  • In Fayetteville, Cedar Creek Baptist Church served their neighbors with “Popsicles on the Pad” at a local park. The event included free popsicles and games for the community.
  • High Peak Baptist Church in Valdese hosted an outdoor worship service followed by a free lunch for their community.
  • In Asheville, New Life Community Church partnered with a local drug rehabilitation and homeless ministry to serve dinner to homeless community members.
Photo by David Cook. Members of New Life Community Church serve at The Costello House in Asheville.
  • After their morning service, volunteers from the Vietnamese Baptist Church in High Point visited a family’s home to help with needed repairs.
  • In Sampson County, Turkey Baptist Church in Turkey gave away free hot dogs while also praying for members of the community.
  • In Cabarrus County, churches from the Cabarrus Baptist Association joined together on Sunday night for an evening of worship and prayer for “ServeNC.” Approximately 25 churches in the area plan to complete service projects in the upcoming week.
Photo by Casey Norkett. Churches from across Cabarrus County gathered on Sunday evening to kick off “ServeNC” week.
  • In central North Carolina, Crossroads Church in Benson ran a back-to-school drive, collecting supplies for the upcoming school year.
  • In the western part of the state, Lake Junaluska First Baptist Church invited neighbors to church while giving out water bottles at a local park.
  • In Winston Salem, volunteers from across the state and beyond — including California and Mexico — partnered together with Hope Church en Español to complete service projects in the community. The volunteer group will be working on service projects over the next five days.

By N.C. Baptist Communications

Read more highlights from each day of “ServeNC:”  Day 1 |  Day 2 |  Day 3 |  Day 4 |  Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8