Agora believes that life starts with giving. Everyone the world over is about taking what they can get, or promoting what they believe is in their best interest.
Life starts with giving. When someone is convinced that they have nothing to give, an overwhelming feeling of incapacitation can take over. It can push someone even further into their dark hole.
Whether it is a kind word or help with a physical need, we were created with the need to love others. Jesus encouraged us to understand the essence of His cultural values and spiritual truths. “Love the LORD your GOD with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Serving hands and caring hearts are essential for joy and happiness in life. Agora encourages groups of any kind to come and serve with us.
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From the time a young person walks in the door, our goal is to move them from a place of being self-consumed to a place of serving the interests of others. Taking special trips, where the need to serve is great, is particularly helpful for this idea. February of 2008, Agora took youth and adult mentors to work in a distant community where people have suffered from natural disaster. For youth who are caught up in the “entitlement” mentality, this was an awesome experience. [for more information]
Some youth come here just to complete community service hours assigned them by the courts. Agora welcomes this opportunity to love others, hoping they experience the joy of serving. [for more information]