Sunday, November 1st

Part of our mission is to express the love of Jesus by reaching beyond the walls of our church to serve our community. Register to roll up your sleeves and make a difference!

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What is Beyond the Walls?

Beyond the Walls weekend happens three times a year. Instead of meeting for our regular church services on Sunday, we gather to serve our community by literally going beyond the walls of our worship space. We offer a variety of service opportunities that are inclusive of the whole church body, regardless of age or skillset. Sign up for our next Beyond the Walls weekend, and together, we’ll express the love of Jesus through practical, hands-on service.

Martin Elementary
Teacher Appreciation

(Ages 5 and up)

Teachers pour so much into the next generation, and this Beyond the Walls project is an opportunity to pour a little back into them! We’ll show extra love to the teachers and staff at Martin Elementary, reminding them that the work they do for our kids and our city is seen, valued, and appreciated. Together, we’ll create thoughtful expressions of encouragement and appreciation designed to brighten their day and remind them that their investment matters. Whether you’re crafty, creative, or have a willing heart, there will be a way for you to participate. Join us as we honor those who serve our community so faithfully and show the love of Jesus through encouragement, generosity, and gratitude. Sign up today and help us celebrate the teachers at Martin!

Operation Christmas Child
Packing Party

(Ages 4 and up)

At Portrait, we love creating opportunities to serve together and make an eternal impact. That’s why we’re excited to host an Operation Christmas Child Packing Party! This global ministry, led by Samaritan’s Purse, delivers shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items to children worldwide — opening the door for them to hear about the hope of Jesus. Every shoebox is more than a gift. It’s a tangible expression of God’s love and a chance for a child to encounter the Gospel. By serving together, we’re not just packing boxes — we’re sending joy, planting seeds of faith, and extending the love of Christ far beyond our city. We’d love for you, your family, or even your house group to be part of this incredible night. Come ready to pack, pray, and participate in what God is doing around the world through something as simple as a shoebox.

Blood Drive

(Ages 18 and up)

At Portrait, we believe Jesus calls us to love and serve our neighbors in real, tangible ways. That’s why we’re partnering with Carter Blood Care for the next Beyond the Walls event. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and one single donation can save up to three lives. Let’s help meet this need in our community! We’ll have two mobile buses on site, with room for up to 62 donors. This is your chance to make a life-saving difference. As followers of Jesus, we believe He calls us to love others sacrificially, giving not just of our resources, but of ourselves. By donating blood, you’re living out that call: being His hands, His heart, and healing in tangible form. Portrait Church invites you to be part of that mission. Sign up today, roll up your sleeve, and join us in bringing hope, healing, and life to others.

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Worship Pipe and Drape Refresh

(Ages 16 and up)

This hands-on project is all about helping us care for and improve the spaces God has entrusted to Portrait. As we’ve changed the auditorium setup, we’re making needed upgrades to our pipe and drape system so it looks clean, functions well, and supports the new layout. Servant Leaders will help with practical tasks like repairing and reinforcing existing pipe and drape, taping and securing new pipe and drape, and making adjustments to fit the updated auditorium setup This is a great opportunity to use your hands and practical skills to serve in a meaningful way. If you enjoy building, fixing, installing, or tackling tangible projects, this is for you.

Adopt-A-Street

(Ages 14 and up)

We’re excited to partner with the City of Celina in the Adopt-A-Street program, taking responsibility for keeping a stretch of the Dallas North Tollway clean and beautiful. This initiative is more than just picking up trash—it’s about stewarding the environment, building community pride, and reflecting the heart of Jesus in our city. Participating in Adopt-A-Street helps: reduce litter and pollution, enhance the appearance and safety of our community, and foster a sense of civic responsibility and unity among residents. By serving in this way, we’re not just cleaning streets, we’re loving our neighbors and demonstrating Christ’s care for the world He created. We invite you to join us in this effort. Whether you’re serving solo, with your family, or as part of a group, your involvement makes a tangible difference. Sign up today and be part of bringing beauty, order, and love to our community.

Servant Leader Breakfast

(Ages 18 and up)

Be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving those who serve! We’ll be preparing and serving breakfast for all servant leaders and their families, ensuring everyone is fueled and ready to make an impact in our community. This serve opportunity is onsite and open to servant leaders ages 18 and up. Please note that childcare is unavailable for this serve opportunity, so plan accordingly. Sign up today and join us in encouraging and supporting our servant leaders as they step out to love our city. It’s a simple way to serve, make a difference, and reflect the heart of Christ!

S.O.U.L Church

(Ages 11 and up)

S.O.U.L. Church exists to create a space where people can encounter Jesus and experience genuine community. Since 1995, Pastor Leon and his team have faithfully served the streets of Dallas, meeting spiritual and physical needs. More than 200 people are cared for each week through this ministry that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. Every Sunday, rain or shine, S.O.U.L. Mobile Church gathers in an open field near Fair Park for worship and outreach. This unique “church without walls” provides prayer, food, clothing, hygiene packs, free haircuts, showers, and laundry services for our homeless neighbors. Portrait Church is honored to partner with S.O.U.L. in this incredible ministry, and we want YOU to be part of it on March 8th. Step into the mission, be the hands and feet of Jesus, and help bring hope to our city. Register today and join us in making an eternal impact!

Prayer Walk  |  Celina

(Ages 16 and up)

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways we can love and serve our city. During this Beyond the Walls project, we’ll head into neighborhoods throughout our community and walk and pray for the people who live there. As we walk, we’ll pray over families, homes, schools, relationships, and the needs represented in each neighborhood—asking God to move, bring hope, and make His presence known. You don’t have to be an experienced prayer warrior or pray out loud; come with a willing heart and a desire to cover our city in prayer.

Childcare Servant Leader

(Ages 16 and up)

Sign up to be a childcare servant leader for kiddos ages 0–3 during our Beyond the Walls event. Your support allows adults to go out and serve the community, while you help create a safe, fun environment for our little ones!

Helping Hands

(Ages 18 and up)

This Beyond the Walls project allows Portrait to serve one of our local partners, Helping Hands, a Celina-based non-profit that supports families in need right here in our community. Volunteers will come alongside the Helping Hands team to assist with sorting and organizing donated items, helping ensure families receive what they need in an efficient and dignified way. Every item sorted and shelf organized plays a part in creating order, care, and access for neighbors walking through a hard season. This project is a simple yet powerful way to go Beyond the Walls — using our time and hands to make room for the hope and love of Jesus to reach families right here in our community.

Code Violation Projects

(Ages 16 and up)

Step into a powerful opportunity to serve someone in a practical, hands-on way. Through this Beyond the Walls project, we’ll partner with the City of Celina and Gunter to help care for a neighbor in need by cleaning their yard and restoring their outdoor space. Projects may include mowing, trimming trees, raking leaves, clearing debris, and hauling larger items to a dumpster. It’s a chance to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and make an immediate, visible impact for someone who may not have the ability or resources to maintain their property. More than just yard work, this is about showing up for someone in a hard season—bringing dignity, relief, and encouragement through simple acts of service. It’s a tangible way to live out Expand the Kingdom and Relationship in Everything by caring for our local community in meaningful ways.

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