November Opportunities
November 15th, 9am-4pm | Donate gently used furniture to or help organize the Agape's Women's Ministry Garage Sale. For more details about shifts for volunteering, click here Items can be dropped off at 6401 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021 during the following times: Wednesday, November 12th (10AM - 2PM) Thursday, November 13th (10AM - 2PM) Friday, November 14th (9AM - 4PM) If you are unable to drop off your items during these times, please email cassandra@agapedevelopment.org. |
Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 20th, 7-9pm | Join us in the Grace Bible Church living room on Thursday, November 20th, for the Open Door Mission Thanksgiving dinner. Help set up, serve dinner, tear down, lead worship, or bring a dessert! For more information and to sign up, click here. |
Host an International Student for Thanksgiving | Invite an international student to your Thanksgiving celebration! Eighty percent of international students never step foot into an American's home. What a gift for them to have a Thanksgiving meal and experience the immense gratitude we share because of Jesus! (Does not need to be on Thanksgiving day) Sign up here by November 20th. |
Provide sides and desserts for their Thanksgiving meal | Bless the women in the Elijah Rising Restoration Program with sides and desserts for their Thanksgiving meal! Sign up for a specific dish here. |
December Opportunities
Holly Jolly Store Label toys Dec 9-10th Shopping for parents 6-9pm December 12th | Bless the children and parents of the Forge for Families by helping with their Holly Jolly store! Purchase gifts, help price and label items, or come day of to help parents shop and wrap presents. Information to come soon. Email stacie@gbchouston.org with questions. |
Agape Christmas Store Thursday, December 11th | The Agape Christmas store provides an opportunity for neighbors to purchase gifts for their children at a reduced price. Volunteer at the event or help provide gifts for parents to shop from at the Christmas store. For more details, click here. |
Christmas Tree Farm December 14th | Join the families of PLI on a picturesque Christmas Tree Farm in Manvel, TX from 12:45-6pm on Sunday, December 14th. Help with Firepits, Hay rides, check-in, craft station, food and drink, treasure hunt, and more. Most of all, be a part of sharing the Christmas story with PLI's Muslim Refugee Clients. To learn more, click here. |
Decorate Christmas cookiesTime TBD | Decorate Christmas cookies with the women at Elijah Rising! You must be a trained volunteer for this event. Email stacie@gbchouston.org with questions and interest. |

Thanksgiving Dinner
Host an International Student for Thanksgiving
Provide sides and desserts for their Thanksgiving meal
Holly Jolly Store
Christmas Tree Farm