Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We're excited to announce an upcoming local missions opportunity in Columbia, SC on August 22-23. The Send Relief Serve Tour is a collaborative effort between the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board.
This is a chance to love God, love others, and change the world right here in our own backyard. Whether you’ve participated in missions before or are looking to get involved for the first time, we welcome your interest!
Each Serve Tour project is structured with the mind to share the gospel with individuals in the community.
There are three unique opportunities to serve as the hands and feet of Christ locally in Columbia, SC. There is no cost associated with any opportunity; however, there are a limited number of spots at each site. Please sign up as soon as possible and rank the sites in order of highest priority. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Click here to visit the Send Relief Tour page.
Springdale Block Party - Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 12 Spots
This work site is open to participants of all ages.
What will you do?
You will begin each day of Serve Tour at the RIVER DISTRICT CHURCH hub. The address is 400 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Your project leader will give you instructions each morning of the Serve Tour.
Project details:
Springdale Baptist Church held a yearly block party for the community, but due to COVID, the event has not been held the past few years. The church hopes to revitalize this outreach and begin hosting it annually again. This event will have games, music, face painting, giveaways, inflatables, and free food in order to reach their community with the gospel.
Volunteers will spend the morning setting up and passing out flyers to the surrounding neighborhoods. Volunteers will help with prepping, cooking, and serving food and will oversee games and several inflatables for families to enjoy. Volunteers will also engage in conversations with people in attendance in order to share the gospel and connect them to Springdale Baptist Church. Lastly, volunteers will help with post-event clean-up.
USC BCM Stage Extension & Painting- Friday, August 22, 2025 - Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 9 Spots
This work site is open to participants ages 12 and older.
What will you do?
You will begin each day of Serve Tour at the RIVER DISTRICT CHURCH hub. The address is 400 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Your project leader will give you instructions each morning of the Serve Tour.
Project details:
The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) at the University of South Carolina is committed to advancing the Kingdom of Christ on the campus of USC. Volunteers will assist in extending and painting the current stage in the main worship room to provide a more conducive space for the worship team and those in the worship room. Volunteers will also be painting the exterior of the building.
Northside Middle Teacher Workroom and Care Closet Refresh - - Friday August 22, 2025 - Saturday August 23, 2025 - 13 Spots
This work site is open to participants ages 12 and older.
What will you do?
You will begin each day of Serve Tour at the RIVER DISTRICT CHURCH hub. The address is 400 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Your project leader will give you instructions each morning of the Serve Tour.
Project details:
This project supports the students and staff of Northside Middle School through two key efforts: refreshing the teacher workroom and organizing the Care Closet. The Care Closet serves as an essential resource for students in need—whether it’s clothing for students experiencing homelessness, a warm hoodie on a cold day, hygiene items, or snacks to take home.
In the teacher workroom, volunteers will clean, organize, and add thoughtful touches like comfortable seating, a snack station, and encouraging notes to transform it into a peaceful, welcoming space where teachers feel appreciated.
In the Care Closet, volunteers will sort and label items, remove expired goods, and improve the layout with shelves and bins. This will create a more functional and dignified space where students can easily access clothing, hygiene items, snacks, and supplies.
24-48 hours after you submit your request, you will receive an email from Send Relief. Please complete the information in the email in order to register to serve.
Click here to visit the Send Relief Tour page.
Let’s come together to serve our community with open hearts and willing hands. We look forward to having you join us!