About 600 members of Davidson United Methodist Church will fan out across the region on Saturday morning, April 19, for the church’s 11th Great Day of Service. The volunteers will take part in 45 different projects at schools, churches, community centers, non-profit organizations, parks and other locations. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with a service of Holy Communion and Sending Forth.
The projects include some at the church, 233 S. Main St., and others at locations from Troutman to Charlotte. The army of volunteers will help with whatever is needed, including painting, cooking, cleaning, quilting and repairing.
“One of the wonderful parts of this event is that it is intergenerational and it’s a great way for people who are first-time visitors or longtime members to work together and be in service in the community,” said Mary Allen Conforti, director of missions at Davidson United Methodist.
The day includes a barbecue luncheon at the church, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Here’s a list of the projects, supplied by Ms. Conforti:
DUMC Alexander Education Bldg.
Ada Jenkins Center – Painting
Ada Jenkins Center – Vehicles
Barium Springs Home for Children
Crisis Assistance Ministries
Cornelius Animal Shelter
Children’s Community School
Cornelius Elementary Outside
Cornelius Elementary Library
Cooking for Agencies
Cuddle Quilts
DUMC Counseling Center
Davidson-Cornelius Day Care
Davidson Elementary – library
Davidson Elementary – outdoor
Davidson Fire Department
Davidson Housing Coalition
Davidson Library
Davidson Police Department
Fifth Street Ministry
Friendship Trays
Hinds Feet Farm
Habitat for Humanity – Our Towns
Hunter’s Chapel UMC (Cornelius)
Joshua’s Farm
Mecklenburg County Parks – Jetton Park
Community Link
Latta Nature Park
Lake Norman Free Clinic
Lake Norman State Park
Lydia’s Loft
Mooresville Area Christian Mission
Moving Mission Supplies
My Sister’s House
Mooresville Soup Kitchen
Nevins Center
DUMC Parsonage
Carolina Raptor Center
Meck Parks – Ramsey Creek
Room In The Inn
Urban Ministry Center – sock project
Loaves & Fishes
Threads of Love
The Solomon House
Lake Norman UMAR
