Everyone knows about Fresno Christian Serve Day, the one day a year when the whole school serves the community, but have you ever wanted to do more? The new Fresno Local Outreach Club, led by Senior Lyla Hinton, gives students the opportunity to stay consistently involved in the community according to their own availability.
Hinton founded this club at Fresno Christian in an effort to follow a calling to give back to the community.
“I wanted to start this club to provide a way for students at our school to get out and show the love of Jesus to the community,” Hinton said. “I also believe that when we show love to others, it changes us. We become more grateful and aware of how blessed we are!”
The students gathered for their first outreach Thursday, Jan. 30, at Fresno Mission on G Street to serve food to the homeless and less fortunate. The students offered up sandwiches, smiles, and dessert.
Senior Braxton Bay was among the students who signed up to help serve food at the Fresno Mission. He is drawn to this club’s purpose and is eager to participate in the next outreach.
“My favorite part about it is meeting new people and serving others,” Bay said.
With the initial launch of the club, Hinton received many enthusiastic sign-ups. She is thrilled to lead this growing group of students to be a light in the community.
“I’m so glad to see so many students taking an interest,” Hinton said. “It’s all to glorify Him.”
The club will continue to seek out after-school opportunities whenever they arise. Volunteers are consistently provided with new dates and locations, but they may pick and choose which options work best for them. A majority of the serve opportunities occur on Thursdays.
If you would like to take part in connecting with and supporting local people in need, contact Lyla Hinton in person, at school or by messaging the FCS Local Outreach Club on Instagram.
For more from the Feather visit [Podcast] FC EaglesCast No.6 – Lyla Hinton or FC Serve Day 2024.
