Restoring Clear Waters
The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is a 156-mile long estuary that runs along the East coast of Florida. It is a mixture of the Atlantic Ocean’s saltwater and the freshwater of the mainland’s rivers and is home to more than 4,300 species of animals and plants. Its diversity adds to Florida’s mark as being one […]
Sprucing Up for Earth Day
On this year’s Earth Day, members of the Church Of Christ from the newly established Ecclesiastical District of Central Canada joined their fellowmen in showing their love for God’s gift of nature by conducting a community clean up. Despite the cold weather, about 400 volunteers from the local congregations of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan region […]
Heroes Appreciation Day
The sound of sirens on the street usually brings unease and fear. But when the INCGiving volunteers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania heard fire engine sirens approaching, we couldn’t help but cheer, knowing that their guests of honour had arrived. “The local congregation of Philadelphia prepared a program intended to somehow bring a smile to the men […]
Building Dreams
On April 23, 2016, members of the Church from the local congregation of Cocoa Beach, FL, in partnership with Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, converged in Edgewater, FL, to volunteer in the construction of houses for the less fortunate. Some brethren had to drive more than two hours to get to the build site but […]
Saving Lives
Stephanie Dinogan from Omaha, Nebraska arrived early at the Omaha house of worship. She had organized blood drives before but this time it was different. This time she walked in not just as the coordinator but also as one of the hopeful donors. After meeting with the Red Cross representative, Fiona Sullivan and the Drive […]
Helping Fort McMurray (Through the Eyes of A Volunteer)
The Globe and Mail, a Canadian Newspaper, called it a perfect storm of conditions, the way the fire quickly spread across Fort McMurray forcing about 90,000 residents out of their homes and into evacuation centers. And while these conditions have resulted in devastation, they have also quickly created opportunities to practice what it means to […]
INC Giving Outreach in Kyle, South Dakota
Over 300 Kyle, South Dakota residents lined up this past Saturday for the 2nd #INCGiving Outreach and Evangelical Mission held in this town located on the Pine Ridge Native American Reservation. The event was led by the members of the Church Of Christ in nearby Scenic, South Dakota, along with ministers and brethren from around […]
In Focus: Children from Mountain View, California Honor Heroes of Their Youth
On an early Saturday morning, families from the Local Congregation of Mountain View woke up feeling excited. One of the many projects launched by the INC Giving Project was being held in the region today – Teacher Appreciation Day. Members of the congregation arrived at the chapel early to prepare for this eventful occasion. Tables […]
Cocoa Beach Mangrove Potting
The brethren from the Local Congregation of Cocoa Beach, Florida joined together in potting mangrove trees with the intention of helping to better the condition of the Indian River Lagoon, a prominent body of water in the region. Mangrove trees are plants that sit on the shorelines of saltwater areas; they are an essential part […]
South Korea Residents Receive Free English and Bible Lessons
Earlier this month, brethren in the Ecclesiastical District of South Korea, Local Congregation of Ansan, provided a community service to residents in the form of free formal English lessons. This project, dubbed “INC Giving: English For All”, was the first weekly class offering free language lessons paired with teachings of the Bible from the Iglesia […]