WHAT IS “FIRST FRUITS”?

First Fruits is a service project that has rallied the RBC church body for over 30 years. It is a unique serving opportunity for families, Shepherd Groups, and individuals to come together and make a difference in the lives and families in our area who are in need of help and encouragement. Join us and you will be blessed to see the tangible “fruits” of your labors!

The project mainly consists of two parts:

1. Teams of youth and adults do work all day for people in Northern Virginia who give toward the project.
2. At the end of the day, the teams use the money raised to buy groceries and other supplies for people in need within our local community. Each team delivers the groceries and gift cards to the family that evening. Excess funds are used to help others beyond that night. Since 2012 this has included RBC helping more than 80 students realize their dream of going to college by awarding Perseverance Scholarships at five local high schools.

HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?

1. Give us a JOB that we can do for you around your house.
Many ask us to: rake leaves, mulch, garden, clean, simple home projects, or anything you need that we can do! Jobs are for a 2-hour time slot and are taken on a first-come basis until we reach the limit we can accomplish.

2. VOLUNTEER to be a part of the project.
Our need is great! It takes hundreds of students and adults to continue this project. Individuals, families, shepherd groups and friends are encouraged to join us. Anyone is welcome. The project runs from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 8 p.m. but is well worth the investment of time and energy!

3. Let us know someone who is in NEED.
If you know of someone in our community who is in need of food and isn’t currently being cared for in an ongoing basis, please let us know!

4. GIVE financially toward the project.
If you can’t think of a job we can do for you but want to contribute towards this project—just note “First Fruits” in the memo line of your check or click the button below to donate online. (This is for those who don’t have a job being done at their home. Please change “Designation” to “First Fruits (No Job) – Online.”)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

EVENT DAY OVERVIEW

• All teams start at Park View HS the morning of November 18
• Volunteers arrive at 7:45 a.m. (Captains at 7:30 a.m.)
• Bring gloves, rake, money for lunch, water bottle
• End time varies by team, but is after 7p.m. Captains will make sure student volunteers have arranged rides home.