MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Northcrest Baptist Church is launching its annual Love out Loud Ministry, set to run from July 14th through the 19th.
According to the Love Out Loud website, this initiative is aimed to dedicate a week to various mission projects throughout the local community. These projects originally offered volunteers opportunities to engage in activities such as school clean-ups, support for local charities, and simple acts of kindness like distributing cold water during the summer heat.
From its humble beginnings, Love Out Loud Meridian quickly gained momentum. By the following year, two additional churches had joined the effort, expanding both the number of volunteers and the scope of mission opportunities.
Today, the initiative has grown significantly, with over thirty churches across Meridian participating in more than twenty distinct mission projects. This collaborative effort underscores a community-wide commitment to service and outreach.
The success of Love Out Loud Meridian has also inspired neighboring counties. Today, communities in Neshoba and Scott counties have adopted the Love Out Loud model, organizing their own local efforts to foster community service and engagement.
As Northcrest Baptist Church prepares to kick off this year’s Love out Loud Ministry, the focus remains on continuing the tradition of impactful service that has become synonymous with the initiative over the years.
Here are the list of ministries, according to the Love Out Loud website:
Grilling Ministry – Everybody loves burgers & hot dogs, so we take a grill on a trailer and pull into various places and share good food and God’s love with people.
Block Party – The block party crew will set up inflatables and other fun items in areas where the grilling ministry will be that day, turning the day into a fun time for everyone.
Nursing Home Ministry – We will bring some puppets and music into the day halls of some local nursing homes, entertaining residents and and bringing a little happiness into their day. Several people will anchor the ministry so volunteers can join in very easily. This is a great ministry for those with kids to be in as both kids and parents can easily be involved.
Agape – Also known as Random Acts of Kindness, this evangelistic mission is an excellent opportunity to show people that we care about them. Gifts and care items are assembled and distributed in our area to help others and say thank you to those that serve our communities everyday.
Prayer Walk – Pray for the success and peace of our schools in the coming school year by visiting a campus, walking about, and praying as you like.
Boys & Girls Club – Help out with a sports camp and various activities for the kids.
Center for Pregnancy Choices (CPC) – Assist the CPC with a sidewalk giveaway, allowing people to come and get various clothing and items they need free of charge.
New Beginnings Senior Day Care – Play games and fellowship with the senior adults.
Feed By Faith – Serve with this locally established ministry that offers hot meals to clients in the 5th street area of Meridian. You must be 18 years of age or older to serve at Feed by Faith.
Habitat For Humanity – Help out with light construction work at a Habitat homesite. Previous construction experience is great but not required, and you must be at least 18 years of age.
Hope Village – We will assist with different carpentry repairs and/or painting outside of the homes.
Schools Ministry – We will do work assisting with preparations of the campus for the new school year at various locations.
Ramp Ministry – This local ministry builds ramps for the wheelchair bound in our area.
Meridian Housing Authority – We will assist MHA with needs to help minister to its residents. Previously we have lead activities like bingo and games.
MINISTRIES YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THROUGH DONATIONS:
Baptist Children’s Village – We offer you the opportunity to take a list of what a child needs for school and purchase these items, pack them in a backpack, and we will deliver to that child at the Baptist Children’s Village. Follow us on facebook or instagram for the announcement of this opportunity around the first week of July.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Donate bedding items to this ministry that provides beds to kids in our area and makes sure that “no kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” Donate easy by purchasing through our Amazon Gift List, find more details here.
Agape – Donate items that will be used in the Agape ministry in our area, find more details here.
Center for Pregnancy Choices (CPC) – Donate new & gently used maternity and baby/kids clothes for distribution at the CPC. Donations can be made at the CPC office at 1000 20th Avenue in Meridian.
For more details visit lolmeridian.com
