GOD’S WORK.
OUR HANDS.
God’s Work. Our Hands.
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is typically the 2nd Sunday in September each year. This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. All 8,000+ congregations of the ELCA are invited to participate and for many years Joy Reigns has participated and served generously.
Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.
Take a look at a featured project from each of the past GWOH service day experiences.
2017 Making flood buckets of cleaning supplies for Hurricane Harvey and Irma
2018 River and Watershed restoration with Arundel Rivers Federation
2019 Food Packaging for Anne Arundel Food Bank
2020 Personal Essentials Pandemic Drive Thru Collection for Chrysalis House.
2021Distributed Disaster Relief Info after Tornado in Edgewater.
2022 Prepared Journey to Joy House for Occupation; Wrote Thank You Letters for First Responders; Sorted Clothes for Joy Thrift
2023 Prepared toiletry kits for Sarah’s House.
2024
2025 Prepared 365 bagged dinners to stock the food pantry and ensure families in our community have a meal ready when they need it most.