Core Values

LOVE

We serve our neighbors from our hearts

We care deeply for and respect all of our neighbors in our community

We practice the Lord’s Golden Rule

We are sensitive to the needs of others, assisting with life-changing solutions

We think, speak and act out of the Love, Truth and Grace we have learned from Jesus Christ

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you”

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”

“The giving of love is an education in itself.” —

“Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.”

EXCELLENCE

We serve by the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and performance

We believe in the virtues of working hard and giving our very best effort in all things, big and small

We will show up early and stay late to complete the task

We deliver on every commitment, above and beyond what is expected

We will be humble in our service; no task is too low, no challenge is too high

We are team players, committed partners, community servants and faithful stewards

We believe what is best for our community is best for us

We openly share our time, talent and treasure

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.”

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

“This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.”

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore is not an act, but a habit.”

PURPOSE

We are an uplifting force for good in our community

We provide ongoing learning opportunities for inner-city kids

We motivate inner-city kids to explore God’s creation through literature

We assist librarians, teachers and school leaders by providing education tools and resources

We encourage parents and promote strong families

We demonstrate our extraordinary passion for our mission through aggressive action

We continuously improve our outreach programs to serve students and schools more effectively

We ask the Lord to provide resources and to expand our territory for serving more of His Kingdom

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

“God is mighty, but despises no one; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.”

“Great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.”

“Make your work to be in keeping with your purpose”

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away!”

“The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.”

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.”