Great Days of Service – Friday January 12, Saturday, January 13 and Monday January 15th
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the leader of the civil rights movement, a pastor, and one of our century’s greatest leaders spoke and lived a message of non-violence to overturn unjust laws. He often quoted the prophet Amos who once proclaimed, “
let justice roll down like waters, and mercy like an ever flowing spring.” Dr. King continues to be an inspiration to so many today. It seems appropriate that we would celebrate his birthday weekend by sharing in Christ’s love with our brothers and sisters and serving together in our community.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. modeled greatness through service and gave us a model of peace and non-violence as we partner together to see a more just and equitable world. Dr. King gave a vision of becoming the beloved community, a vision of what a world that follows Jesus looks like. This is why ARM engages in this annual “day on, not day off” weekend of service. Once again, ARM and the Macon County Ministers’ Council will link arms and partner together!
Why do we host the MLK weekend of service?
To fulfill our vision of transforming rural communities with sustainable homes, strong families, and strategic community partnerships for the glory of God. It’s another way of building servant leaders! ARM values our partnerships with our Macon County churches and organizations. Tuskegee was the center of the voting rights movement and is an awesome way for us to continue to heal our wounds of racial brokenness!
Serve with us over MLK Weekend 2024! We’re organizing teams to serve in the Tuskegee area on Saturday January 13th and Monday January 15th. Join us for a community-wide worship dinner/devotion and community prayer time on Friday January 12th 6-7:30p at Tuskegee Methodist Church!
Friday Jan. 12th- Dinner, Devotion, Prayer
We kick off MLK events with a community dinner, devotion, and prayer for our community as local volunteers go out to serve.
The Dinner and Devotion is from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Tuskegee Mission Hub (Tuskegee Methodist Church) 202. S. Main Street Tuskegee.
We’ll have a great meal and hear a reflection about the work and service of Dr. Martin King.
Reverend Joshua Lewis of Light City Church will lead our devotion.
The dinner is free and a donation will be accepted.
January 13 (Saturday) and January 15 (Monday)- Details
Two options to learn and serve from 8:00am – 4:00pm each day.
Gather a team with your church, organization, or volunteer as an individual or family unit.
What will we be doing on the Great Days of Service?
- Home Repair (both days)- we have 4 families we are serving with
- MLK Kids-Children’s Ministry (see below and to pre-register a child participant)
- Macon Co Food Pantry – organizing
- Tuskegee Neighborhood Clean-up/Beautification
- Other service options with no home repair/special skills needed
Where do I meet for the Great Days of Service?
Saturday, Jan. 13th, we will meet at Butler Chapel AME Zion in Tuskegee. Breakfast will be served, a devotion shared, and then we will go out to serve. Check-in will start at 7:30am each day.
Butler Chapel AME Zion address: 1002 N. Church Street Tuskegee, AL. 36083
How do I sign up to serve for the Great Days of Service?
Glad you asked!
You will choose the day or dates: Jan. 13th, Jan 15th, or both.
Check on the types of service you would like to participate in: Home repair, community service, children’s event or divide your team by interest – If you are wanting to bring a group, we will follow up with you on further details.
Click on the above Registration Button to Sign Up.
The MLKKIDS Children’s Event- Saturday, Jan. 13th?
This special event for children is geared to them learning about King Jesus and the legacy of Dr. King. Why Celebrate the King? Jesus was a King and the work and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, was in response to Jesus.
MLK King awareness, Bible based, Crafts, Games, Inflatables, and other fun stuff!
For Children ages 6-12
It’s FREE and lunch is provided
The MLK Kids event is at Butler Chapel AME Zion 1002 N. Church Street Tuskegee 36803
If you are a parent and would like to pre-register your child for the event as a participant, register below “MLK Kids Registration” (Opens January 2nd)
See you there as we Celebrate the King!
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