Daily Schedule

What does a typical SERVE experience look like?

Saturday
Afternoon/Evening – Registration, Welcome, Community Building Games

You will usually be introduced to your small group which consists of 6-8 students and 1 leader from different churches. 

Sunday
Morning – Breakfast, personal devotions, commissioning service at the host church.
Afternoon – Lunch, team building, touring the area, prayer walks, meeting prayer partners and organized fun.
Evening – Dinner, evening session with a speaker and worship, small group discussions 

Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. Wake up
7:00 a.m. Breakfast/prepare lunches
8:00 a.m. Devotions
8:45 a.m. Leave for worksites
4:00 p.m. Showers/free time/organized games
5:15 p.m. Leader’s meeting
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Evening session with a speaker and worship
9:00 p.m. Small group discussion
10:00 p.m. Snack and free time
11:00 p.m. Lights out 

Saturday
AM – Pack up and head home! 

During the week sometime, a half day or full day is set aside for recreation organized by the Host Team to a local attraction such as beach, theme park, sightseeing etc.  

NOTE: Specific schedules are set by the local Host Team and may vary from what’s described here. Please be flexible and follow the schedule set by the Host Team. 

Middle School and Special Needs SERVE experiences may start on Saturday or Sunday and usually wrap-up on Friday.

What does a typical ENCOUNTER experience look like?

Each ENCOUNTER experience is uniquely different. Contact our partner ministries for more information.

For more information, call 616-241-5616 x3040 or e-mail missions@youthunlimited.org.