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At Missionary Acres, the summer sun brings more than warmth. It brings the energy of teen volunteer groups whose faith and willingness to serve brighten our community.
These young people, alongside their dedicated adult leaders, have poured their hearts into serving our residents. Their work leaves a lasting mark on our grounds and on the people who live here. Their contributions remind us of the power of selfless service and the joy of coming together for a greater purpose.
A Summer of Service
This summer, teen work groups tackled a variety of projects with real energy. From sprucing up our facilities to lending a hand to residents, their efforts have been a blessing. Here’s a glimpse of what our young volunteers accomplished in 2025:
- Pressure washing buildings and homes, restoring a fresh, clean look to our community.
- Taking down a broken shed, opening up a backyard.
- Knocking down tall grass and weeds with weed eaters, taming overgrown areas.
- Staining decks, protecting outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Building stairs for an enclosed porch, improving accessibility and safety.
- Repairing decks and installing new rails, making our spaces more secure and welcoming.
- Removing broken siding and installing new siding, giving a home a renewed appearance.
- Rebuilding the raised flower bed by the flagpole, helping beautify the property.
Each swing of a hammer, each stroke of a paintbrush, and each smile shared during these tasks show the love and dedication these teens bring to Missionary Acres. Their work improves our facilities and lifts the spirits of everyone around them.
Building Connections Through Community
At Missionary Acres, we believe that service goes beyond physical tasks. It’s also about building relationships and growing a sense of community. To support our teen volunteer groups, we offer comfortable guest housing so groups can stay on-site and fully take part in the experience. This makes travel easier and creates more chances for meaningful interactions between teens and our residents.
We encourage these connections through shared activities. This summer, for example, one teen group joined residents for an ice cream social. Each teen paired with a resident to interview one another and then introduce their partner to the group. The stories and laughter created lasting bonds. Other highlights included a taco dinner and a holiday picnic that filled our grounds with joy.
For groups interested in deeper engagement, we can also arrange for a couple of residents to join them for lunch each day. Residents share insights about their fields of service and inspire the teens with their stories of faith and dedication.
These interactions are an important part of the Missionary Acres experience. Teens learn from the wisdom and experiences of our residents, while residents are encouraged by the energy and fresh perspectives of the younger generation.
A Lasting Blessing
These young volunteers don’t just complete tasks. They show God’s love through their work. Their enthusiasm spreads, encouraging residents, staff, and other volunteers. The laughter, teamwork, and faith they share strengthen our community and remind us of the joy that comes from giving.
As we look forward to welcoming more teen groups next summer, we’re excited to see how their servant hearts will continue to bless Missionary Acres. Their willingness to serve is a clear picture of the next generation’s commitment to faith and community..
How You Can Help
We invite you to be part of this work at Missionary Acres. Your time, skills, or support can help us keep it going.
- Volunteer: Bring your youth group or family to Missionary Acres for a day or week of service. Stay in our guest housing and join us for community activities such as ice cream socials or shared lunches with residents. Read this post to learn more about volunteering at Missionary Acres.
- Support: Consider donating to help fund tools, materials, and resources for our volunteer projects. Every contribution helps us sustain the impact of these teen groups and the residents here at the Acres. You can see some items we’re raising funds for on the Missionary Acres website here.
Together, we can continue to grow this ministry and bless even more retired pastors, missionaries, and career Christian workers.
