ACTS Service Surge 2015 Results 
24 Projects
6 Communities
-Pella
-Knoxville
-Prairie City
-Sully
-Chariton
-Teshie, Ghana (Africa)
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Meet the Summer 2015 Intern: Emily Arrendell
Meet Emily Arrendell, the newest member of the ACTS team! She is currently serving as the ACTS summer Marketing/Communication intern.
Emily grew up in Pella, Iowa graduated from Pella High School and is in her fourth year at Central College. She is majoring in Communication Studies and Exercise Science Health Promotions. She has
been involved with numerous service projects over the years with Third Church and looks forward to what is in store for Summer 2015!
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ACTS HOSTS ANNUAL SERVICE SURGE IN
Over 140 volunteers participated, completing 24 projects
May 16, 2015
Over 140 volunteers gathered together to participate in A Call to Serve Ministries' (ACTS) annual Service Surge in Chariton, Knoxville, Pella, Prairie City, Sully and Teshie, Ghana(Africa) on May 16th. "This year we were pleased for the first time to partner with the communities of Prairie City and Sully", said Joe Vos, ACTS board president. The Service Surge is a once a year event to engage a large number of volunteers in communities to make a big impact for the community and the Kingdom. This is a part of ACTS 9th Service Surge in the last seven years. ACTS Ministries utilizes short-term, local projects to provide opportunities for those interested in serving others through the work of their hands.
The day was blessed with good weather with a few spotty showers allowing volunteers to complete 24 projects in 6 communities. The projects included helping with yard work, painting the exterior of windows, a wheelchair ramp, general construction, waterproofing a deck, and household cleaning. "I am always amazed at the generosity and compassion individuals show; those who raise their hands every year to serve their neighbors during the ACTS Service Surge", said Breanne Patel, ACTS Service Event Coordinator.
A volunteer from the day said, "The Surge is something our family looks forward to every year because it is an opportunity for us to meet real needs in our community with love."
The ACTS Board would like to thank all those who volunteered their skills to serve others whether it was the day of through the work of their hands, or baking, or making lunches, recording the day through photography or praying for all those serving and being served! It was a blessed day!
ACTS is a non-profit organization that was established in 2006 in Pella that connects people who need assistance with willing volunteers. ACTS is dedicated to showing God's love through projects in the community and through the relationships built through its ministry. ACTS sponsors short-term projects in Pella and surrounding communities by matching volunteers with the "right" projects.
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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Working towards trying to make it
EASIER and FASTER.....
to know and sign up for service opportunities
are in your area.
Please bare with us as we try this new way of displaying
service opportunities.
Some of you have signed up to volunteer with SignupGenius.com. There will be an on going service opportunity list on this site in the link below.
We welcome your feedback and or suggestions.
To view the active service opportunities list...click HERE!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING PLEASE SIGN UP BY CLICKING ON THE ABOVE LINK OR CONTACTING US AT BPATEL@ACTSOFIOWA.ORG
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Oskaloosa Welcomes
Tim Timmons!
Tim Timmons is making his way to the Oskaloosa Square July 11th for a
FREE concert open to the public.
Tim has served as a worship leader for one of California's largest churches, toured with Big Daddy Weave and Mercy Me, and most recently has pursued a solo music career landing his album a stop in the top 20 of the Billboard charts.
Tim's journey to fame has not been easy. Tim was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. A decade later, Tim continues to rely on God for hope and will share his testimony as he takes the stage.
This will be a family friendly event for the community. The concert begins at 5pm, with Tim taking the stage at 7:30 pm. There will be other local praise bands performing as well as various food vendors for families to grab dinner from.
This is an excellent opportunity to hear a powerful story and hear the voice of a rising performer. People of all ages are welcome, see you on July 11th!
Check out more about Tim Timmons by clicking Here
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Shopping for Something?
Whether shopping for Mom or Dad, a friend's birthday, or even for yourself, there is a way you can support ACTS through purchases you were already going to make.
If you choose to shop through AmazonSmile, which contains the same merchandise as Amazon, a portion of the price of your purchase can go to ACTS if you choose to support us this way. Click here to begin your shopping!
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ACTS on KNIA/KRLS
Recently, ACTS was interviewed by Bob Leonard on KNIA/KRLS. Click on this link to listen. |
To send ACTS a prayer (for us or someone in need), click here.
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ACTS Wishlist
Can you help with any of these items?
White or Gray Exterior Primer for painting projects.
Ladders & Scaffolding for painting and roofing projects.
Leftover construction supplies that you think others could benefit from.
- Couches
- Beds
- Kitchen Tables & Chairs
- Empty 1 gal. ice cream buckets (for painting)
- Empty 1 gal. milk jugs (for the Seeds for Needs Garden)
Items we DO NOT accept:
- TVs
- Items in need of repair or that are unsafe
- Soiled furniture items
For a more complete list of our project needs, please click here.
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Your 2015 Service Results (YTD)
Participating Volunteers: 113
Total Projects Completed: 34
Hours Volunteered: 483
Families/Organizations Served: 28
Communities Impacted: Pella, Des Moines, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Chariton, Prairie City, Sully, Ghana(Africa), Pleasantville
Thanks to all our 2015 team leaders and volunteers! |
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Your Service Results Since Inception
Participating Volunteers: 5,589 (this is more people than the towns of Otley, Tracy, Bussey, Harvey, Columbia, Hamilton, Swan, Marysville, Pleasantville, Sully and Lynnville COMBINED!)
Total Projects Completed: 1003
Hours Volunteered: 22,700 (567 work weeks of service!)
Communities Impacted: 29
Families/Organizations Served: 589
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About A Call To Serve Ministries of Iowa
ACTS is a non-profit organization established in 2006 in Pella that connects people who need assistance with local volunteers. ACTS is dedicated to showing God's love through service and building stronger relationships in the community. ACTS facilitates short-term projects in Pella and surrounding communities by matching volunteers with the "right" projects.
A Call To Serve Ministries of Iowa
608 E 13th St.
Pella, Iowa 50219
641-780-4503
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* Note: Donations provided online incur an admin fee. To have your entire donation go to ACTS, send a check to: A Call to Serve Ministries of Iowa 608 E 13th Street Pella, IA 50219
* We also have a bank ACH option (no fee) for recurring monthly donations without the hassle of writing a check. Interested? Contact us at |
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