Greater Englewood Fellowship · Pastor view
Growing faith. Sharing the harvest.
Sample service numbers and reflections from a congregation growing through love for its neighbors.
Members serving
86
Hours of service
1240
Joint projects
5
Community partners
11
Reflections shared
34
After serving · reflection
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me." — Matthew 25:35
Where did you see God at work while you served?
Harvest stories from the congregation
"Mr. Thomas asked me to pray with him. I came to drop off food and left fed myself."
Denise, choir member
Senior meal delivery · Matthew 25:35
"Our kids met three neighbors we'd never talked to. We're going back next month."
The Alvarez family
Washington Park cleanup · Luke 10:27
"We sorted 2 tons of food. It felt like church outside the walls."
Youth group
Pantry sorting crew · James 2:17
Church vitality check · twice a year
Is our congregation growing through service?
Members serving in the community at least monthlySpring 2026: 42 → Fall 2026: 86 (+44)
New people who joined or visited because of outreachSpring 2026: 6 → Fall 2026: 14 (+8)
Members who say they feel more connected to the churchSpring 2026: 55 → Fall 2026: 71 (+16)
Members who say serving deepened their faithSpring 2026: 48 → Fall 2026: 66 (+18)
Community partners we work with regularlySpring 2026: 4 → Fall 2026: 11 (+7)