Serve Now News: February 2026
LU Serve Now Connect: Prayer & Worship Night
On February 2nd, LU Serve Now’s Prayer & Worship Night was held in the LU ONE Student Lounge. Six individuals shared their experiences from their Fall Serve Now trips and led their peers in prayer between times of worship.
LU Serve Now Entry Training
On February 17th, LU Serve Now held its Spring Entry Training where 25 students were welcomed into the Serve Now program. If you see any new faces at upcoming events, please be sure to say hi!
Serve Now Deployment
Lahaina, Hawaii
Thirteen students and two leaders served alongside Samaritan’s Purse in Lahaina, Hawaii from February 1st-7th. This was a rebuild trip in response to the wildfires in 2023. The team worked on two different homes, they installed insulation, painted, and cut and hung cement board siding and trim.
San Angelo, Texas
Twelve faculty/staff service members and two leaders served alongside Samaritan’s Purse in San Angelo, Texas from February 8th-13th. This was a rebuild trip in response to the flooding on July 4th, 2025. The team worked on many different homes; painting, flooring, mudding, and moving furniture into brand new homes. The team was also able to attend two home-dedication ceremonies.
Trip Quotes
“I saw exactly how the Lord can use His people to serve communities and was touched by the testimonies of this team. I thank God for the unity, leadership, selflessness, and growth I have witnessed and experienced this week” – H (Hawaii).
“The Lord is working in Lahaina. God made Himself known in ways that I did not know He could. Hearing the stories of homeowners who lost everything was surreal, but these conversations were a good reminder of our full dependency on the Lord. It showed how natural disaster is an opportunity for the church to mobilize and to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of others” – H (Hawaii).
“This trip was one of the most important experiences thus far in regard to my growth as a Christian. It buried false assumptions I had about community, the church, and friendship. I am 100% a better Christian for having went on this trip. I have never served with such amazing and loving people. I wish I could work with this team for an extended period” – J (Texas).
“Being sent with LU Serve and partnering with Samaritan’s Purse was such a blessing. It was a clear reminder that God works everywhere and through all people/organizations around the country and the world” – A (Texas).
“The team I served with had the opportunity to watch our homeowner rekindle his relationship with Christ. While listening to us share about our walk with Christ, he began opening up to us about making changes in his life and reading his bible again. Although we are serving with Samaritan’s Purse to help rebuild homes, we are also there to help rebuild lives as the hands and feet of Jesus.” – E (Texas).
All Upcoming Events
All upcoming events and trainings are listed below. Be sure to mark your calendars!
- Serve Now Connect: Movie Night – March 10th from 6:30-9 pm. Snacks provided.
- Serve Now Connect: Trivia Night – April 13th from 5-7 pm. Dinner provided.
- Travel Safety Workshops – April 9th from 4-5:30 pm. Snacks provided.
The link to register for these events can be found in past announcements in Canvas. However, other announcements with the link to register will be sent soon. Be on the lookout for these announcements to get further involved with one of the most unique programs at Liberty University!
Prayer Points
- Pray for those who are still rebuilding in North Carolina and Texas as Samaritan’s Purse continues to work in these two states.
- Pray for the areas of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana that were affected by the ice storm a few weeks ago as they are still in their clean up phase.
- Pray for the two teams still to be deployed this semester: one to Honduras and the other to Asheville, NC.