CHRISTIAN SERVICE
PROGRAM
One of our core values at the school is “Service and Stewardship.” This is an integral part of the process of spiritual formation – to equip and empower students to use their gifts to make an impact at school and in the community. It is our desire that they become the hands and feet of Jesus. We also believe that sometimes action precedes affection. By requiring service, our hope is that as our students serve, they will cultivate a desire and affection for loving other and meeting practical needs.
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Christian Service Hours FAQ's
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Who is required to do service hours?
All 9th - 12th grade students
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What is the requirement for hours?
Students are required to have 10 hours of service for the entire school year. 5 hours will be required for the fall semester and 5 hours will be required for the spring semester. Completion of these hours will count toward their Bible test grade. For example, 5 hours = 100, 4 ½ = 90, 4 = 80, etc.
*This requirement cannot be made up and hours must be complete within each semester
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How will hours be tracked and logged?
ELCA will be using MobileServe to track Christian service hours digitally. It is mobile-friendly. Community partners will sign off on service hours electronically, and all information will be submitted online to ELCA. We are excited to offer this streamlined tracking service. Every student will create their own account using their elcachargers email. Invite links have been sent out to their school email.
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What will NOT be counted as service hours?
Community service must be volunteered at a school, church, or in the community within 100 miles of ELCA’s campus. Community service is not (1) where the student receives remuneration of any kind, (2) self-improvement workshops, conferences, or internships, (3) rehearsal or practice time, (4) service performed as a disciplinary action, (5) babysitting for an individual family, or (6) service to family members or a business for profit.
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Helping In His Name Ministries, Inc. (aka, The Food Pantry) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit inter-denominational Christian organization, and one of the largest faith-based food assistance ministries in Henry County, Georgia.
The Bridge Wellness South's mission is to provide compassionate care through medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Our mission is to impact the lives of people by providing nourishment to families in need.
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“DONATE 1:8 in Spring semester
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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection in Fall semester