28-Day Love your neighbor Challenge

What is it about?

Be the hands and feet of Jesus by doing one simple act of kindness each day. That’s it! 

Get creative, but remember to be open-handed with how the Lord may want to move through you to love someone in need.

Our 28-Day Love Your Neighbor Guide will be available for download on April 7th.

Schedule

Week 1: Pray!

Week 2: Your Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Week 3: Your Arena (work, school, etc.)

Week 4: Your City

05/05 Local Mission Sunday

Outreach Opportunities:

We invite small groups & individuals to sign up for our pre-organized outreach events!

Small Group Bag packing opportunities:

Foster the Family DC: Care Packages for new foster children.

House Shelter Falls Church: Snack Bag for Kids.

LEC & Cora Kelly Elementary School: Donate a bag of food items to their food pantry.

Outreach Descriptions

Project Belong

  • April 8th, Monday // around 11am-1pm

  • Volunteers: 4-6 (kid friendly)

  • Let’s come together with Project Belong to show our appreciation and gratitude for the foster care social workers of Fairfax County. Their tireless efforts and commitment to helping children in need deserve our recognition and support.

    Join us as a volunteer to help set up the room, serve food, hand out thank you cards, and encourage these dedicated workers in the great work they do. Let’s make a difference and show them that their work is valued and appreciated.

Prayer Evening

  • April 11th, Thursday // around 7:30pm-8:45pm

  • Everyone (no childcare offered)

  • Join us as we embark on our 28-day “Love Your Neighbor” challenge by committing this time to God in prayer and worship.

    We invite you to come together with us and pray for our community, asking God to intervene and break in with His light and salvation.

    We believe that our prayers will pave the way, open hearts, and orchestrate divine appointments for the following weeks.

    No sign-up is needed.

HTC - outreach tent

  • April 13th, Saturday // 11am-1.30pm

  • Volunteers: max. 6 people

  • The HTC Outreach Tent Ministry is back! This community-focused ministry engages with people through active outreach outside the church building. The ministry offers "Free Prayer" in busy public areas, which allows us to engage a wide range of individuals who are open to spiritual curiosity and prayer. During these interactions, we take the opportunity to share the hope of the Gospel and point people towards Jesus Christ.

    Our approach is non-intrusive, and we invite people to receive prayer. While some may decline, many are open to it. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a new follower of Jesus, or a seasoned believer, everyone is welcome to join the Outreach Tent Ministry! Location: Founders Park, Alexandria.

international friends - if

  • April 17th, Wednesday // 6:30-9pm

  • Volunteer: 3-4 people

  • Help us provide a meal for 30 international students studying at INOVA University in Annandale on April 17th. IF hosts a weekly Wednesday evening event for international students to connect and feel welcome in a foreign land. Volunteers can drop off food by 6:30 PM, with the event starting at 7 PM and ending at 9 PM.

    You are welcome to stay and participate in great conversations, a fun icebreaker game, and a topical discussion for English practice or a Bible study. Don't miss this opportunity to make a real difference! Location: Annandale.

Nursing home ministry with McLean Pres.

  • April 20th, Saturday // 10:50am-12:15pm

  • Volunteers: 4-6 people

  • Join us on April 7th as we embark on a mission to bring joy and compassion to the Arleigh Burke Pavilion retirement community in McLean. We will be partnering with McLean Presbyterian Church’s nursing home ministry. Together we will spent one hour with the residents, worship, share a gospel message, and pray for the people.

    It's a unique opportunity for us to exhibit our love and kindness towards the elderly who often feel isolated and lonely. Let's make a positive difference in their lives and create lasting memories that will warm their hearts for years to come.

Foster the family dc

1.Family Fun Day & 5k Run Fundraiser

  • April 27th, Saturday // 9am-noon

  • Volunteer: 3-5 people

*Just show up with your family. Entry $10pp to support the ministry and have fun.

2. Pack a Foster Child Care Package

  • Anytime

  • Pack as many as you’d like.

  • Choose a size - get all items on the list - pack it up. One bag per size.

  • 1.Join us on April 27th to help make a difference in the lives of foster families.

    The Foster Family Funday and 5K-Run fundraiser hosted by Foster The Family DC is a unique opportunity to show your support. By signing up for the 5K run ($30), you can help raise money to support foster families in need. But that's not all!

    HTC is also contributing to the family fun day by setting up a gaga ball pit, and we need a few volunteers to manage it. With just a few hours of your time, you can make a real difference in a child's life. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and show your support.

    Everyone can come to the fun day. For just $10, you can purchase an entrance ticket and help make a difference in the lives of foster families. So come on out, show your support, and let's help make this event a success!

    5k or 10k runners register here.

    2. Another way to make a difference in the life of a foster child:

    Pack a Care Bag!

    Did you know that you can support foster families by packing a care bag for a future foster child? Often, these families receive a foster child with very short notice from the county, which can make the first 24 to 48 hours extremely stressful for everyone involved.

    This is where Foster the Family DC comes in - with a carefully curated care bag filled with age and gender-appropriate items for the child, you can help bridge the gap and make a huge difference during this challenging time.

    Don't wait - pack a care bag today and show your support for these deserving children!"

    The bag's value is around $220. Pastor Darius will contact you to find out how many bags you plan on bagging and organize the drop-off.

    Check the link for a detailed list of items.

reset 180 : anti - human trafficking awareness evening

  • April 30th, Tuesday // 7:30-9pm @HTC

  • Adults only

  • "Reset180” has been tirelessly combatting human trafficking in Northern Virginia for nearly 15 years, employing strategies such as raising awareness, prevention initiatives, local outreach efforts, and providing support to women seeking to escape the grips of sex slavery. Shockingly, a 2019 study revealed that Fairfax County alone harbored at least 85 brothels, served by 558 daily customers, with at least 170 individuals trapped in exploitative labor.

    We invite you to join us this evening for an insightful discussion shedding light on the scourge of human trafficking in our community. Together, let's delve into the depths of this issue and explore how each of us can contribute to making a meaningful difference.

house shelter falls church

1.May 4th (the events can also be held on April 20 or 27 if asked for)

  • Morning: Playground Clean up

    • Volunteer: 5-7 people

  • Afternoon: Kids party

    • Volunteer: 4-6 people

2.Snack Bags for Kids in the shelter

  • Anytime

  • Pack as many as you’d like

  • Join us on Saturday, May 4th to volunteer at the Martin Henry Homeless Shelter in Falls Church. In the morning, we will be cleaning up the playground of the family homeless shelter to ensure that the children have a safe and enjoyable space to play in as spring is quickly approaching. Come help us gather trash, sanitize playground toys and equipment, and cut down plants and weeds.

    In the afternoon, we are hosting a low-key kids' party with simple games, snacks, and drinks. Your participation will bring smiles to these children's faces and make their day a little brighter.

    Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to help us bag snack bags for the children living at the shelter. Pastor Darius will contact you about how many bags you plan on bagging, and organize the drop-off.

    Don't miss this opportunity to give back to your community and make a positive impact on those who need it most. Join us on May 4th and be a part of something special.

The Lamb Homeless Center

  • May 4th, Saturday (canceled)

LEC & Cora kelly Elementary School Alexandria

  • Food Donation Drop-Off

  • Anytime

  • As much as you’d like

  • Our local ministry partner, the Life in Enrichment Center, is currently working alongside Cora Kelly Elementary School in Alexandria to help young children from Kindergarten to third-grade master the invaluable skills of reading and writing.

    As a Title 1 school, Cora Kelly Elementary is in dire need of restocking its food pantry. You can make a difference in the lives of these children by donating non-perishable food items to the school's pantry.

    Food Drop-Off:

    The food pantry is in front of the school near the cafeteria, but you can also drop the food off at the main office by Ms. Crews or Ms. Perla.

Share your Story!

We celebrate God's work and invite you to share with us what God is doing in you and through you during this time. You can choose from 2 options:

  1. Fill out the following text form below…

    or

  2. Come to our testimony station before/after each service at the entrance to record your story: Quick and Easy!