Serve the City
One of the best ways you can support the church is by serving those outside of it. We want our folks to be missional, meaning that we intentionally take our task of making disciples into every sphere of our lives. Loving, leading, and serving people who aren't reconciled to God is how we grow as Christians, how other people meet Jesus, and how we the redemption of the gospel is tangibly put on display for the whole city to see.
No one can make you live missionally. Either you own the mission or you don't. But for those who do own it - or at least want to give it a shot - we'd like to help you do that. Below are some resources for living missionally in your normal, day-to-day life, as well as a few places to find volunteer opportunities outside the church.
Daily Missional Living
| Perhaps the best resources out there for missional living is the Verge Network. Their website contains a number of videos, interviews, articles, blog posts, etc. all around the idea of engaging with people, be a blessing to the city, and living intentionally for Jesus. Here are a few of our favorite posts: | |
| 25 Simple Ways to Be Missional in Your Neighborhood
| 30 Simple Ways to Be Missional in Your Workplace
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Volunteer Opportunities
We encourage folks to engage with the community in some way that they're passionate about or skilled in. Below are a few organizations we recommend checking out for opportunities to serve.
| The City of Hamilton is ramping up their volunteer base. They're currently utilizing the city's Facebook page and their e-Notify newsletter to communicate different needs and projects that are approaching. We suggest you follow them on Facebook and sign up for their newsletter to get the latest updates. You can also call (513-844-8080) or email Karen Wittmer, Program Coordinator for Volunteers, at the Welcome Center for more information. For more information about the City of Hamilton, visit their website. |
| Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael ("St. Raphael's" for short) is a social service agency in downtown Hamilton that serves the community in a variety of ways. They provide emergency assistance, food, shelter, clothing, and more. They can always use volunteers for any number of things. You can call (513-603-8200) or email them for more information. To learn more about the organization, visit their website. |
| New Oaks Community is in the process of restoring a Civil War-era orphanage called The Father's House in order to support adoption, foster care, and the families who have grown their families through those avenues. You can call them at 513-544-4213 or visit their website for more information and to learn how you can help. |
| The Butler County United Way hosts a clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities from a number of different organizations across Butler County. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, where you'd like to serve, or when opportunities are available, check out their Volunteer Connection to help you find what's right for you. You can call (513-863-0800), email, or visit their website for more information. |
