What is Love Chico?
At its heart, Love Chico is about Chico-area Churches coming together in a collaborative effort to demonstrate God's love through service to our community! "We love because He first loved us" 1 John 4:19
History
The event was motivated by a desire to simply serve the community around us. There is a longing among these bodies of Christ to be the church outside of the church walls – by loving others as Christ loves us. This is a heartfelt, yet simple response to Christ's commandment “Love Thy Neighbor”.
Love Chico was birthed in 2008 when Pastors of four Chico evangelical churches were motivated by a desire to simply serve our community. Our hope and prayer is that this is a one-day introduction to longer term partnerships that will help meet and maintain many of the needs in our community.
About Love Chico in 2010
On September 26, Chico-area churches will come together to serve our community. Projects range from litter removal and visitation at assisted living facilities, to beautification projects around non-profits, parks and schools . . . and everything in between! Small groups and families are also encouraged to create a project of their own design and find a way to serve in their own unique way. Walk outside your door and see how you can worship through service in your own neighborhood!
A worship service will be held at City Plaza at 1:00, following the completion of the morning’s projects. Downtown food vendors will be available for lunch purchases. Please bring chairs or blanket for your family to sit on.
Important Information
When
September 26, 2010, Beginning at 8:45 am.
Where
Various project locations around Chico and surrounding communities.
Report to your project location, not your church. Your project leader will contact you and tell you where to go and what to bring.
Why
To demonstrate Christ's love to our community in a practical way.
Who
You and your Family – This is an opportunity for families to serve together and celebrate: At the conclusion of your projects, come to the Downtown Plaza to eat and worship together.
Thank you for serving our Community with joyful hearts.