Applications/Documents
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youth application |
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adult application |
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church registration
*Register your church's group using this form. |
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info and expectations |
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weekly schedule |
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resident application |
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info flyer 2010 |
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doctrinal statement |
please send all correspondence to:
Project Shine P.O. Box 3895 Akron, OH 44314 |
What kind of work does Project Shine do?
What kind of work will we be doing? Some Project Shine crews will embark
on a week long adventure of painting an entire house in one week, with 2
coats of paint. Some crews will work at multiple sites doing any of the
following projects: paint or stain a deck, garage paint, yard work, interior
painting, hanging drywall or hanging siding, painting the block foundation of
a house, etc.
How does a student benefit from a Project Shine experience?
- Praise and Worship - Each evening students are led in an exciting and energetic praise and worship service that will uplift them through song and prepare them for a challenging message that they can apply to their lives and grow closer to God.
- Work Ethic - With adult leadership, students will learn about hard work, serving others and special skills such as painting, installing windows and siding, roofing, yard work and paying attention to detail.
- Teamwork - Students are placed on work crews with the same students and adults for the entire week thus revealing how God can use them together to accomplish large jobs such as painting a whole house in less than one week.
- Fun - Project Shine participants get a day off in the middle of the week for relaxation and fun at a local swim park with slides, volleyball, mini golf, and a picnic. In addition, one evening during the week Project Shine sponsors a community celebration that includes blow up rides, games, crafts and a carnival like atmosphere.
Our History
The vision for Project Shine began in the summer of 2001. The youth ministries of Hope United Methodist Church and Goss Memorial Church, both of Kenmore, ended up attending the same workcamp in East Bank, WV. Neither group knew of the other’s participation. The coincidence was discovered when the guys from both groups ended up staying next to each other in the school from which the workcamp operated. As the week developed, relationships were forged and a vision of bringing a similar ministry to Kenmore was birthed.
After many months of prayer, planning, support from the City of Akron (and winging-it!), the summer of 2002 saw the dawn of Project Shine. The three day, four night event witnessed over a dozen lives impacted by the outreach ministry. Over 45 volunteers came together and impacted Kenmore. The summers of 2003-2009 have produced awesome ministry and memories. Making adjustments along the way, adding volunteers, and moving ahead with an unrelenting focus on Christ, God has blessed our efforts and deepened our passion. We look forward to serving Kenmore for many years to come.