3/13: Serving at Marshall High School
Come join us for a local serving project at Marshall High School on Saturday, March 13, at 9:00 a.m. Members of Willamette Christian Church and our friends and neighbors who care about serving the inner city will be meeting at the school and helping pick up the grounds, pray for the students and community, and just show love and support to the Lents community. People of all ages – young and old – can join — it’s a really easy and fun way to spend an hour or two on Saturday morning as a family.
Why Marshall High School?
Marshall High struggles with a high drop out rate (43% per year), with kids that are below national averages for reading (43%) and math (32%). We want to be a blessing to these at-risk youth in Portland, and to communities in need, by doing self-less acts of charity on their behalf.
Who will be there?
Families with young children, our High Schoolers, the men’s group, members of serving teams, our friends at Portland Leadership — anyone who wants to join in a fun and easy morning and be a blessing in unexpected ways. The more people, the more fun and lighter workload we’ll have.
Where is it? 3905 SE 91st, Portland, OR (click here for map and directions). Park in the main parking lot and meet at the entrance to the school. We’ll have refreshments for you.
Is it safe?
This will be a very safe activity, on the grounds of Marshall High School. They are thrilled to have us as they are all trying to rebuild their under-served community. We’ll work together as a team, and we recommend that you bring light work gloves for sanitary purposes.
What will happen when I get there?
Bring your light work gloves, and we’ll have trash bags for you to pick up trash and weeds on the property. We’ll have a time of prayer for this community and for the students and families of this school. When we’re done andif you’d like to participate, we will journey to the Young Family Hope House (less than a mile away) and pray for the work that will happen there.
What is the Hope House?
This is a home purchased and sponsored by Paul and Kim Young (author of the bestselling novel, The Shack) for at-risk and homeless teens in the Portland area. We are helping to fix up this home and ready it for homeless youth to move in starting July 1, 2010.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Barb Laughlin at barb_laugh@hotmail.com
