"That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not be served-and then to give away his life in exchange for the many who are held hostage." Matthew 20:28
Love The 818 exists to serve the people and community of Burbank. Our heart is to make sure that every person knows that Jesus loves them not simply based on our words, but through how we love and serve one another.
UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world.
Shoebox sized boxes are packed with fun and useful items and then they are shipped through Samaritan's Purse outside and inside the United States.
Here are ways that you can help:
1) Pray for the Operation Christmas Child program and the people that it serves.
2) Pick up a box in the community room starting October 25th, pack it and return it before Nov 15th
3) Attend the OCC Packing Party (Saturday, November 14th). All collected donations are used on this day to build as many boxes as we can!
4) Visit the Amazon wish list and purchase items for the OCC Packing Party
5) Donate to help alleviate the shipping cost for Samaritans Purse ($10 per box)
LEAD: Maria Martinez
Dates: Sunday, October 25th- Sunday, November 15th
Time: Sundays
Location: South Hills Church 222 S Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
AMAZON WISHLIST
DISTRIBUTION/COLLECTION VOLUNTEERS
PACKING PARTY ATTENDEES
PACKING PARTY VOLUNTEERS
BOX DROP OFF VOLUNTEERS
ASCENSIA DINNER
We will prepare a teriyaki chicken bento dinner and feed families on site at Ascencia.
Ascencia’s mission is to lift people out of homelessness, one person, one family at a time. They provide a community where people in need can find services, resources, and safe, affordable housing to rebuild their lives. They serve as a 45-bed emergency shelter and showers to accommodate shelter residents and others on the waiting list.
LEAD: Lorri Hubert
Dates: Monday, November 2nd
Time: 5:00PM-7:30PM
Location: 1851 Tyburn Street Glendale, CA 91204
(Ages 14 and up)
DONATION AND VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
BLOOD DRIVE
We are partnering with Cedars Sinai for our bi-annual blood drive. There will be a mobile bus on site and they have no finger prick technology! Everything provided at absolutely no cost or fees: be able to find out your own individual blood type and also select a favorite complimentary thank-you gift card.
**In addition, every year the Children/Family outreach team at Cedars gives away items to underprivileged communities through a program called 'Coach For Kids'. They have a regular route of schools they service with basic health issues, dental screenings, and social services throughout the year. We'd love for all those that can to bring an unwrapped toy / school item, gift card, or new blanket, and we will include those items to the other hospital community program for their distribution which will take place in early December.**
LEAD: Lorri Hubert
Date: Sunday, November 22nd
Time: 8:00AM-2:00PM
Location: South Hills Church 222 S Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
(Ages 16+)
SIGNUP
CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE
For this Christmas season, we will be blessing 5 families that are in need in our community. We need your help to make sure that this Christmas is one these families will never forget. From November 29th – December 13th we'll have a special Christmas tree setup in the community room. This tree will be filled with gift tags with wishlist items from the family members. If you'd like to help donate to this special cause, please pick up a tag and return the wrapped gift on December 13th. We will host the families for a lunch and distribute their gifts later this month.
Thank you for your generosity!
Tag Pickup Dates: Between services Sundays, November 29th and December 6th
Gift Bring Back Date: Between services Sunday, December 6th and 13th
Location: South Hills Church Community Room 222 S. Victory Blvd, 91502
NIGHT TO SHINE 2027
Night to Shine 2027 will be held on Friday, February 12th, 2027, the Friday before Valentine's Day. The event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and is a prom-like experience for people with special needs! We need tons of volunteers! If you are interested in being on the planning committee, please contact Adrianne O’Neill at adrianneoneill90@gmail.com. We can’t wait to spoil our guests and give them the best prom ever! With your help, we can make this a very special night for those in the special needs community!
LEAD: Adrianne O'Neill
DATES: Friday, February 12th 2027
LOCATION: South Hills Church 222 S Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
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