Local church working to clean, help area organizations

Posted on May 8, 2016
Eastview Christian Church has helped 12 local non-profit organizations as part of "The Serve Project." (Photo Courtesy of Eastviewoutreach.com)
Eastview Christian Church has helped 12 local non-profit organizations as part of “The Serve Project.” (Photo Courtesy of Eastviewoutreach.com)

By Andy Dahn

BLOOMINGTON – A local church has been working clean up Bloomington-Normal.

Over 600 volunteers have participated in Eastview Christian Church’s “The Serve Project” which involves landscaping, painting and cleaning numerous area non-profit organizations. Pastor Mike Baker said helping the community is something the church loves to do.

“We just feel like as followers of Jesus, our idea is that there’s need out there,” Baker said. “He came to serve, to love people and to help people in need. We want to be that influence and help people in this community.”

Baker explained what makes the project so special.

“When you see tears well up in their eyes and they get emotional, you can just tell that they are tears of joy,” said Baker. “That really is our reward, knowing that we were able to love someone the way Jesus has loved us. That makes us feel good and it makes us feel like we’re passing that love along.

As part of “The Serve Project,” volunteers worked with The Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal, Crosswinds Community Church, Home Sweet Home Ministries and several other area organizations.

Those looking to get involved can visit their website, eastviewoutreach.ivolunteer.com/serve.

Andy Dahn can be reached at [email protected].

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