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Jubilee Services

 Newest Information for August 14 Service Day

 

Registration is now closed for the August 14 Service Day.  Please consider registering to serve on August 21 at Ardmore Elementary.

The Service Day is almost here!!  We are excited about all the Lord has ahead for us.  We will be working at 8 schools and 10 homes sharing the hope and love of Jesus Christ by going out into our community and serving.  We are praying for the best weather possible for our work day--perhaps a bit overcast, in the 70s, NO RAIN, and not too hot!  Please continue praying for other pieces of the day, also:  for safety for all the workers, for the workload to match the volunteers, for opportunities to share why we are doing this service, for new relationships to develop, and for this to be a positive experience for everyone. We have carefully assigned workers to the work that needs to be done, so we need everyone to show up at his/her assigned worksite.  If you cannot make it, please contact gking@fpcbellevue.org.   We are thankful for the many people who have stepped in to lead and serve on this day. 

This year there will NOT be a dinner and worship service at the end of the service day.  Most people have worked hard and are ready to go home and clean up and relax.  We hope the volunteers will be able to worship and celebrate the day with their own congregations on Sunday morning, August 15. 

Child care will be provided for those volunteers who signed their children ages 3-10 up for this.  You should have received confirmation in your email about this.  Please remember that First Presbyterian Church is quite a ways from some of the work sites, so please allow time to drop off and drive to your site in time for the shift to start.  And in reverse, remember to allow enough time to drive back to FPCB by noon to pick up your children. 

Also, remember to bring your own water bottle.  We will have water available to refill, but we are hoping to cut down on waste by supplying only gallon jugs to refill your personal container instead of individual water bottles for each volunteer. 

Get excited.  God has great things in store for you and for Bellevue on August 14!!

 For directions to your volunteer site, please click here.

 

Jubilee Day 2010 is Going Green

Jubilee Service Day is going green this year! Starting with a recycle of green Jubilee Tee Shirts. 

 

Calling all green Jubilee tee shirts that would like to leave the shelf and be worn again.  Leave shirts with Gary King at the FPCB Church office or bring to FPCB and leave in the green box in the Narthex.

 

Also we are asking everyone to bring their own water bottle on August 14th. We will supply water as needed.

 



Online Registration

CLICK HERE to register for the 2010 Jubilee Service Day

FAQs

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What times can we work?

There are two separate work shifts: one AM and one PM.  The AM shift begins at 8:00 am and finishes at noon.  The PM shift begins at 1:00 pm and finishes at 5:00 pm.  It is possible to volunteer for two shifts.  Childcare is ONLY available during the AM shift. Schools closest to the childcare location are Cherry Crest and Stevenson Elementaries.
Are there other days when I can serve?

Yes! We have a second day of service on August 21 at Ardmore Elementary from 9Am to 1PM to help them get unpacked and set up in their new building.
What do I wear?
Work attire is appropriate.  Please take into account the weather for the day.  School volunteers may be inside or out depending on their assignment.  Home volunteers should definitely wear sturdy shoes and work clothes.  Those working outside should be sure to bring sunblock.
What types of work might I be doing?
Schools:  Classroom assistance jobs may vary from working on bulletin boards, to cutting out materials, to sorting and filing, decorating, etc.
Volunteers at Ardmore Elementary will be helping to move teachers into their temporary location for the school year.  It will involve moving boxes on dollies, unpacking, shelving, etc.

Home volunteer jobs:  These will vary between landscaping work, various projects, possibly including deck building, painting both inside and outside, hauling debris to the dump, cleaning, etc. 
Do I need to bring water?
We are trying to cut down on garbage and request you bring your own water containers.  At the schools, you can refill them easily.  At the home sites, there will be Gatorade if it's hot and additional water bottles, since all the work will be outside. 
Do I need to bring food?
Snacks will be provided to all workers during each shift.  In addition, if you have volunteered for both shifts, you will be provided with a lunch.  Please remember to bring your own water container.
Do I need to bring tools?
That depends on your assignment. 
In the schools, if you are power washing or window washing, you may be asked to bring tools.
Staplers can be handy if you are working in a classroom, but are not always needed.
For the home volunteers, tools are very necessary, but depend again on your assignment.  You will be receiving more information later about that.
If you bring any tool, please be sure it is labeled with your name and contact information.
Will I be working alone?
In most cases, people will be working in small group teams, led by a team leader.  Again it depends on the nature of your assignment, but in general, most people will be working in a small group of people.
Can my children work with me?
Yes, any children ten through fourteen must work with their parents at a school or home location.  In most cases, depending on the child, a school location is most appropriate.
Is there childcare?

Yes, for volunteers during the AM shift only and for children between the ages of 3 and 10.  We are sorry we are unable to provide childcare for children younger than 3.  Children 10 and older are able to volunteer with their parents.  The location of the child care program is at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 171 Bellevue Way NE, north of downtown Bellevue.  Cherry Crest Elementary and Enatai are closest, along with Stevenson Elementary.

For any additional questions, please email jubilee2010@fpcbellevue.org

Jubilee Service Days 2010

Jubilee Day 2010 is Saturday, August 14!

AND August 21 only at Ardmore!

Jubilee Service Day started in 2005 as a celebration of 50 years of dedication to the Word of God by First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue.  One Saturday in August over 800 volunteers served at Stevenson Elementary School.  Each year since has brought new growth.  In 2006 The Jubilee REACH Center renovation was  the focus along with one additional school.  By 2007 there were six additional churches and five more schools.  Refurbishing Eastside homes and working at Bellevue Parks was added to the project in 2008.  In 2009 over 1,400 volunteers from 20 churches served at nine schools and 15 homes.
It's time again to sign on board and use your skills at an elementary school or one of the home improvement sites where the love of Jesus is demonstrated by people serving in His name.  Find your place in a Kingdom project that expresses God's care in our community. Register here!
We also have a second day of service planned for Saturday, August 21 from 9AM to 1PM at Ardmore Elementary.  The completion of this new school building should be complete a little later than our August 14 day, but we still want to help these teachers at Ardmore get unpacked and settled and ready for the school year.  A team of volunteers willing to unpack boxes and help with class set up is needed for a four hour shift on August 21.  Sign up here for the August 21 date..