It’s a radical, unique idea: canceling a church’s weekend services in order to “turn the church inside out” and serve the community. While your church may hesitate, remember that you are not canceling worship; you are redefining it. In addition, many elements of a Sunday service, including the message and offering, can be included in the Sunday evening celebration service.

Faith in Action is adaptable to the needs and gifts of your congregation and community. If your church is unable to plan community service events on Sundays, plans may be adapted for a Saturday event or immediately following a regular Sunday morning worship service.

There are 3 different suggested Campaign Options:

1. Serve, then worship. After serving on Sunday morning, come back together for an evening celebration to praise God, share stories and take an offering.

2. Worship, serve, return. Gather on Sunday for worship, then go out and serve. Enthusiasm for the day will increase when you kickoff the project with worship and an offering. After your service project, everyone returns that evening for a celebration and sharing.

3. A weekend of service. Execute your Faith in Action project on a Saturday and celebrate on Sunday. Be advised, however, that Saturday events will generally draw fewer participants.

A related church story:
FAITH IN ACTION WAS A RISK THAT BECAME A BLESSING
http://putyourfaithinaction.org/stories/story/faith_in_action_was_a_risk_that_became_a_blessing/