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How has service changed your life?

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  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Share the transformative power of service

Think about a time when service changed you.

  • Maybe it was a week spent serving meals and finding a new passion
  • A service experience like Mennonite Voluntary Service or Service Adventure where you made unforgettable memories and forged lifelong friendships
  • A year of traveling and sharing your gifts across the country

Your story, no matter how large or small, holds the potential to inspire others — your family, friends, and community — to take their own step toward service. By sharing how service has shaped your life, you could light the way for someone else to experience the same joy, growth and connection.

Check out MennoniteMission.net/Serve to learn about service opportunities for every age group.

You might also want to share your story with us! Send us an email at info@MennoniteMission.net with “Story idea” in the subject line.

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