An annual highlight for CSM occurs in the middle of the
Shades Mountain Baptist Church Missions Conference, when hundreds of Shades kids,
students and adult members— along with visiting missionaries— converge at our ministry
center for Serve Day. On Saturday, Feb. 27, enthusiastic teams
spread out all around the warehouse to tackle multiple projects and made a huge
impact in a short time. Some of the service projects included construction of a
new wood working shop, medical missions supply reorganization, diapers bundling,
wall and trim painting, grounds clearing, warehouse sorting and inventory. The
craft room was packed with creative kids hammering, painting and illustrating
for coming outreach events. Since we operate with such a small staff, these
Shades Serve Days accomplish so much more than we could ever imagine tackling
on our own. We are so appreciative to all 350 volunteers, and know that every
volunteer effort made here at the CSM ministry center creates change that will
impact our city. Many hands make light work!
