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East side church cancels Sunday services to serve community

1,000 members participate in "Serve Our City"
Posted at 5:43 PM, Dec 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-23 20:11:18-05

TUCSON, Ariz. - Pantano Christian Church held Sunday service a little differently.

Regular service at the east side church was canceled, so members could get and serve the community in what they call "Serve Our City."

About 1,000 members volunteers their morning at charities and organizations including Gospel Rescue Mission and GAP Ministries.

Lead Pastor Glen Elliott says "Serve Our City" was something the church had wanted to do for a long time, and found it fitting to hold right before Christmas.

"We wanted to bring Christmas home. We wanted to be the church in the city today, bringing Christmas to our city," Elliott said.

Regular services will resume at Pantano Christian Church for Christmas Eve.