be rich
Be Rich is a season of generous actions and good deeds toward our community. We are compelled to generous love because God first loved us, entrusted to us all we have and invited us to manage his resources well and for the good of others. Throughout the year we live this out individually and corporately but each year around the holiday season we challenge ourselves to rise to new heights in good deeds and generous actions. Keep scrolling to learn how.
4 ways to participate
look for the icon below to see which projects need which assistance
We challenge each family to contribute $40 to the cause. Does that seem unreasonable? Consider $20 or $10. Does that seem disobedient to the blessings God has entrusted you with? Consider giving more! Hit THIS BUTTON to head to our giving portal. Indicate Be Rich when giving.
Several of our projects need to be resourced. We are accepting of all sorts of things (see below for details).
Two projects involve shopping to bless our community: The Giving Tree, our annual Christmas blessing to those in need locally (see below for details) and our Manor teachers Christmas blessing (see below for details).
Use your time and energy to serve. Various projects will require hands to help and bodies to love on our community in fun, practical and tangible ways. See below for which efforts need volunteers.
sundays during "be rich"
Be sure to join us at 10am each Sunday during this series as we learn together what it means to "Be Rich" and why it's so important.
October 8 : Be Rich.
We'll dig in to the inspiration behind Be Rich and learn what Paul encourages us to do with our earthly wealth.
October 15 : Be the Light
Jesus says that he is the light of the world, he also says we are the light of the world. Jesus in us shines through darkness to give hope and restoration to a weary and chaotic world! Want to be part of it?!
THE BRIDGE DAY OF SERVICE Helping Hands
WHEN: October 28 | 9am - 12pm
WHERE: The Bridge, 6800 Emilie-bristol road, Levittown
There are a number of projects needing to be done in order to get The Bridge ready for opening day. Everything from weeding, cleaning, staining, furniture construction and more needs to happen. No special skills are required but we'll let those who register know more specifics before the 4th.
adopt a highway Helping Hands
WHEN: OCTOBER 29 | 11:30am
WHERE: Meet at the Pennsbury High School gravel parking lot on the corner of Hood Blvd and S. Queen Ann
Join other Restoration friends as we clean up Hood Blvd. We'll break off into two teams and walk approximately 1 mile each picking up trash along the way.
community pantry - stock Hand Holding Heart
WHEN: NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 17
WHERE: Drop off in the Restoration lobby
It's our goal to stock as many food and supply pantries as we can this holiday season. We're partnering with local schools and interfaith organizations to keep necessary items on the shelves for those who may be in need.
the bridge day of service Helping Hands
WHEN: NOVEMBER 4 | 9am - 12pm
WHERE: The Bridge, 6800 Emilie-bristol road, Levittown
There are a number of projects needing to be done in order to get The Bridge ready for opening day. Everything from weeding, cleaning, staining, furniture construction and more needs to happen. No special skills are required but we'll let those who register know more specifics before the 4th.
prayer gathering Helping Hands
WHEN: NOVEMBER 5 after our 10am service
WHERE: Restoration's front lawn
We'll be gathering for a brief time of prayer as a community, on behalf of our community. Come circle up with us and intercede on behalf of our neighbors and pray for the work we're committed to this Be Rich season.
IFA Thanksgiving baskets Hand Holding Heart
WHEN: NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 19
WHERE: Drop donations off in the Restoration Lobby
Each year we partner with the IFA (Interfaith Food Alliance) to help supply a portion of baskets that will go to help families have everything they need for a festive Thanksgiving meal. This year we've been asked to supply the following:
50 large boxes of instant potatoes (or 100 small boxes)
100 boxes of stuffing
100 jars/cans of turkey gravy
All donations can be dropped off in the lobby.
the giving tree Shopping Cart Arrow Down Helping Hands
WHEN: AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 12
WHERE: Various homes
As part of our Be Rich season The Giving Tree is our opportunity to bless local families who need help providing a happy Christmas for their families. It may mean helping to purchase presents, providing meals, clothing or other needs and unless the family you sponsor has only one child, or you take an entire family, you will be working together with others to bless your family.
manor christmas Shopping Cart Arrow Down
WHEN: AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 12
WHERE: all gifts will be purchased through amazon
Being an educator is hard work. This has always been the case but the challenge has increased exponentially the last couple of years. The average teachers spends $750 of their own money to support their classroom each year. As part of our Be Rich season we are gifting the educators at Manor Elementary School with gifts for their classroom, their desk or simply for them as a tangible expression of our love and gratitude for all they do.
laundry love Helping Hands
WHEN: NOVEMBER 12 | 9am - 5pm
WHERE: Laundry Zone, Pennsbury Plaza
Join us to meet people where they have a need and share God's love and generosity by paying for their laundry with funds raised through our Quarter Carnivals. We'll spend the day getting to know people and sharing that they are loved unconditionally.
Bring the kids and sign up for a shift or two!
treehouse service project Helping Hands
WHEN: NOVEMBER 12 | TBD
WHERE: Restoration Church
We welcome all of our TreeHouse youth to participate in an afternoon/evening of serving our community.
flier distribution and prayer walk Helping Hands
WHEN: Fliers will be available NOVEMBER 12th, distribute at your convenience that week.
WHERE: Your own neighborhood.
The Bridge is about to open and we need help telling the world. Take a stack of fliers and deliver them door to door (literally put them in the door) or mailbox to mailbox (put them in the mailbox flag, not the mailbox). Grab your kids, if you have them, hop on a bike or some rollerblades and make it quick! This is a great way to meet your neighbors and get them excited about The Bridge. Also, we encourage you to take this opportunity and pray over the houses as you pass them.
restoration day of service Helping Hands
WHEN: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 | 9am - 1pm
WHERE: Restoration
Join us as we fix and deep clean our building and prepare for the busy holiday season when we expect to welcome new friends!
Come lend a hand when you can and leave when you must! Any help from all ages is appreciated! Jobs will range from outside raking, dead-limb removal, prepping the garden, deep-cleaning inside and more!
community day of service Helping Hands
WHEN: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19 | 9am - 12:30pm
WHERE : begin at Restoration
We'll begin with an abbreviated worship service (20 minutes) before we head out to serve our community! Some of the jobs will be at Restoration preparing blessings for our community to be distributed later in the season, some of the jobs will be at Restoration serving our grounds and decorating for the Christmas season, other jobs will be out in our community serving our neighbors and partner ministry.
trenton area soup kitchen Helping Hands
WHEN: NOVEMBER 20 & DECEMBER 18 | 3 -5PM
WHERE: Trenton
We're serving our local homeless and those in need by helping with dinner prep and service at the TASK. Learn more at the registration link:
pay it forward Helping Hands
WHEN: NOVEMBER 30 | 6:00pm
WHERE: Start at Restoration | Sanctuary
Gather your family & friends and head out into the community to bless some perfect strangers. We'll meet at Restoration Church at 6:00pm, hand you some cash and basic guidelines, then, have at it! Pay for someone's dinner or gas. Buy someone a cup of coffee. Give someone an exceptional tip. Hang out at the grocery store check out and just hand out money. Yes, people will ask "what's the catch?" but there is none. God's grace is FREE. We want them to feel that in this very tangible way.
prayer walk Helping Hands
WHEN: DECEMBER 5 | 6pm
WHERE: Meet at Restoration and walk through Pinewood/Lakeside
Bundle up and join us for a prayer walk around our community. Break down spiritual strongholds as we intercede on behalf of our neighbors and pray for a softening of hearts towards God and his Church.
shared meal holiday shop & free market Hand Holding Heart Helping Hands
WHEN: Donations now through December 4 | Shared Meal Holiday Shop & Free Market: 6pm December 8
WHERE: Restoration Fellowship Hall
Our Shared Meal for our local homeless and those in need is renown within our community. During our December meal on the 8th, in addition to a wonderful hot meal we are also providing a Holiday Shop & Free Market: an opportunity for our local homeless and those in need to "shop" for what they may want or need. The donation list will keep expanding but for now we are looking to collect the following (donations can be placed in the lobby in the bin marked "Shared Meal Holiday Shop").
Hot Hands
Tarps
Wet wipes
Socks
Long underwear (med - XL mens & womens)
Toothpaste
Chapstick
Granola Bars
Snack packs
Portioned trail mixes
Beef jerky
Canned soup
Sugar free cookies or snacks
Fruit cups/pouches
Canned fruit
Soup
manor christmas wrapping Helping Hands
WHEN: DECEMBER 12 | 7 - 9PM
WHERE: Restoration Church | Fellowship Hall
We've purchased the gifts...now it's time to wrap them! Our friends at Manor Elementary School shared their mid-year wish list with us and now it's time to wrap and share the gifts - just in time for Christmas!
Join us as we listen to music and wrap gifts. We'll provide the supplies and music - you bring your holiday happiness.
life abundant christmas party Helping Hands Hand Holding Heart
WHEN: December 16 | 4 - 6PM
WHERE: Restoration Church | Fellowship Hall
We are hosting a Christmas party to celebrate the season with kids whose parents are incarcerated and their guardians. We'll have crafts, music and cookies and milk to make it festive. Life Abundant has partnered with Toys for Tots to help make this Christmas a little happier and we'll provide a small gift from us as well. But what we need most is YOU...to help bake cookies, set up and interact with these families, sharing the joy of Jesus' birth.
christmas caroling Helping Hands
WHEN: DECEMBER 21 | 6:30
WHERE: Meet at Restoration Church
Bundle up and join us as we take to the streets to wish our neighbors a Merry Christmas with some good old-fashioned door-to-door caroling.
No formal voice training required - just a desire to spread cheer in the neighborhood. Dress festive and have fun (and there may even be some jingle bells to ring).
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