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The Agapé Center for Service and Learning

  

Service for Chapel Credit

  

Service

A unique opportunity for students to serve locally is through the Service for Chapel Credit program in partnership with the College Ministries Office on campus. In place of attending chapel services, students serve as team leaders alongside local community partners through Outreach Teams.  By being a team leader, participants will:

  • Help drive to and from the location of service.
  • Facilitate reflection around spiritual formation, relating to their service experience (either on site or during the ride).
  • Serve regularly with a specific team and community partner.
  • Maintain regular communication and attendance tracking with community partners and Outreach coordinators.

 

Helpful Links:

Outreach Team Opportunities

Team Leader Resources

Team Leader "What If..."


Objectives:

  • Provide an alternate option to fulfill chapel credit through service, encouraging students to understand service as an integral part of faithful discipleship in God's community.
  • Develop leaders who are capable of facilitating reflection on service and faith.
  • Encourage consistent service as a lifestyle during college and beyond.


Who Can Apply?

  • Sophomores, juniors and seniors may apply to participate as long as they are become regular team leaders.
  • Students who are on chapel, academic, or disciplinary probation will not be accepted.
  • Admission is based on a first come, first served basis.

 

Requirements:

  • Messiah College approved license
  • 1 orientation chapel
  • A minimum of 16 hours of service in one particular Outreach team per semester (around 8-10 site visits) as a Team Leader
    • If a student is sick or needs to miss a visit, it is their responsibility to find a replacement to drive. If they cannot, they need to let the CP, team coordinator, and Kathy Gates know as soon as possible.
  • 1 Debrief Chapel


Application Process :

Students who meet these requirements can come into the Agape Center during the following times:

 

February 2nd-9th: 8:30am-5pm in the Agape Center

 

There will be a signup sheet at the front desk.  There is a limit to two team leaders per organization per day.  See Outreach schedule for complete list.  Signup is on a first come, first serve basis.

You are highly encouraged to attend any additional volunteer training sessions offered.


Spring 2012 Program Schedule:
Feb 2: S4C signups in Agape Center and at Cookies, Cocoa, and Community Service in ECC 5-7pm

Feb. 13: Outreach teams begin

Feb. 14: Service For Chapel orientation (during chapel in Boyer 131)

May 1: Debrief chapel (during chapel in Boyer 131)

 

For More Information:

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

 

Still have questions?

Contact Keith Jones Pomeroy, Interim Program Manager
Phone: (717) 796-1800 x7255

Email: KPomeroy@messiah.edu


  
 

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