Productive Lives

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

🎟️ OUR SILENT AUCTION IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎟️

Now through our Fall Celebration Dinner on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 PM, you can bid on an incredible selection of items donated by our partners!

100% of proceeds go directly toward supporting the ministries of Productive Lives and work God has us doing in the community.

Here is how you can help:

📲 BID: Browse our digital catalog and place your bids today!

💬 SHARE: Tag a friend or share this post to help us spread the word.

🎟️ ATTEND: Join us in person on Oct. 24th for a wonderful night of delicious food, inspiring stories, additional live auction items, and a look ahead at our vision for the future!

👉 Click the link to start bidding & RSVP: productivelives.org/celebration

10/12/2026

“I was a drug user, manufactured drugs, and was a drug dealer... But I hold onto God's promises. No one is too far gone.” — Matt Maceira

How does someone go from managing large-scale drug operations and surviving 27 years of severe addiction to leading street ministry outreach across the country?

In Part 1 of our new series, we sit down with Matt Maceira, founder of Be Bold Street Ministries. After meeting by divine appointment on the streets of Kensington in Philadelphia, Matt shares his raw and powerful story of surviving childhood trauma, gang violence, and tragic loss—and how God transformed his life from a "dope dealer to a hope dealer."

🎧 Listen to "Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer (Part 1) | Matt Maceira" today!

Stream the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at productivelives.org/podcast. Don't forget to like, comment, and share to spread this message of hope!

10/08/2026

A light drizzle couldn’t stop the FUN this past Sunday! 🌧️✨

So many amazing families came out ready for fun, connection, and community. We were again so amazed by the turnout and deeply grateful for the approximately 216 spiritual conversations we were able to have. Planting seeds for God to continue to water, please pray those conversations make an impact.

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who poured their hearts into making this time so special for every family who attended!

Family Fun Day has truly become a highlight that our community looks forward to every year.

Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you all again for our next ones in June and October! 🎈🙌

10/01/2026

🍁 October is here, and there are so many ways to connect, serve, and pray with Productive Lives this month!

Whether you’re in Philadelphia or supporting us from afar, we’d love for you to be a part of what God is doing in our community. Here is a look at what’s coming up this October ⬇️

Events & Serving Opportunities

🎈 Philly Family Fun Day | Sunday, Oct 4 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Sign up to serve: productivelives.org/tripform

🍂 Fall Celebration Dinner | Saturday, Oct 24 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
RSVP: productivelives.org/celebration

Ongoing Weekly Ministries:

🍎 Food Distribution: Thursdays & Saturdays | Volunteer mornings providing food security and encouragement to our neighbors.

👦 Kids Club: Tuesdays (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM) | Investing in local youth through games, lessons, and mentorship at Willard Elementary.

🍕 Teen Club: Thursdays (7 PM – 9 PM) | Creating a safe space for teens to build community and grow.

⚓ The Rock Ministries / Street Outreach: Wednesdays (10:00 AM) | Reaching out with hope and resources to those in our neighborhood.

Stay Connected:

🎧 New Podcast Episodes: Tune in every Monday as we share stories from our team, interns, and volunteers reflecting on the impact of serving in Kensington. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or at productivelives.org/podcast.

🙏 How You Can Pray This Month:
Safety & Joy for families and volunteers attending Philly Family Fun Day.
Open Hearts & Lasting Impact in our Kids Club, Teen Club, and weekly street outreach ministries.
Provision & Unity as we gather to celebrate at our Fall Celebration Dinner.

👉 Want to join us or learn more? Click the link in our bio to volunteer, RSVP, or find out how to get involved!

09/29/2026

What's going on in Converge?

Last Week marked Week 4 of the Converge program! The students have definitely reached a period of deep spiritual and academic engagement!

Bible Survey: During week 4, the students analyzed Exodus through Deuteronomy, focusing on what it means to fully commit one's life to God.

Principles of Bible Study: The students studied the Book of Jonah, specifically refining the ability to conduct deep analysis during the observation phase of their study.

The students aren't only taking these courses, but are continuing the ministry work throughout the week! This includes the Street Outreach with The Rock, helping with Food Distributions, and volunteering with Willard Elementary school!

Check it out online….

https://www.productivelives.org/converge

09/22/2026

“When life squeezes us, what comes out isn't always who we really are—it's what's wounded. That’s where compassion and healing begin.” — Kim

In our latest episode of The Productive Lives Podcast, Cam chats with Kim Jetter, a friend of Productive Lives and familiar face at Cornerstone Community Church this year. Kim shares her own story, opening up about navigating personal grief and discovering the deeply grounding answer to the question: Do I matter?

🎧 Listen to "From Trauma to Triumph | Kim Jetter " today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at productivelives.org/podcast!

09/17/2026

God take us deep and wide.

Join us for the Productive Lives Fall Celebration Dinner as we celebrate all that God has done through our community this year and look forward to where He is leading us next.

Expect an incredible evening of:
🍲 Supper
🍰 Sweets
📖 Stories
🎟️ Silent Auction

Whether you’ve volunteered, partnered, or supported our mission, you have a hand in this work—and we want to celebrate with you!

🗓 When: Saturday, October 24th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where: The Church of Living Hope
🎟 RSVP: https://www.productivelives.org/celebration

Come hungry, bring a friend, and let’s celebrate together! 🙌

09/16/2026

Philly Family Fun Day is BACK on October 4, 2026, and we need YOU to help be apart of it!

Last time, over 1,000 people joined us, and it took a village to serve our city well. We're looking for volunteers to jump in and serve with us:

🔨 Set-up & Breakdown
🎯 Running Carnival Games
👋 Welcoming & Hospitality

If you or someone you know is able to spend time pouring into the community in Kensington, please join us. For more information check the link in our bio or sign up here: Productivelives.org/tripform