Community Service
“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.” Mark 10:45
At NCCS, service is one of our core values. Our desire is to reach students with the good news of Jesus Christ and to help them become the hands and feet of Christ as they serve others in His name.
Throughout the year, students participate in many projects and events designed to mold them into believers who are “doers of the word,” learning to love others well (James 1:22).
At NCCS, community service is a requirement for all Upper School students, and it is encouraged and fostered with Lower and Middle School students. Community service allows all of our students and families to fulfill our mission to impact the world for the sake of Christ!
Upper School Community Service requirements can be found here.
COMMUNITY SERVICE recognition
Graduation Recognition
| community service award | Number of service hours earned |
|---|---|
| Second Mile Award | 150 or more hours served during upper school |
| I'm Third Award | 300 or more hours served during upper school |
| Kathleen Sutz Memorial Award | The most hours served in each graduating class |
At NCCS, students who have reached certain milestones in community service are recognized during graduation.
SECOND MILE AWARD
Students who have completed 150 hours or more over their upper school career will receive the Second Mile award, based on Matthew 5:41: "If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles."
I'M THIRD AWARD
Students who have gone above and beyond and completed over 300 hours of community service during their upper school career earn the I'm Third Award, based on Matthew 22:37-39: "Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"
KATHLEEN SUTZ MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD
In the class of 2018, Kathleen Sutz completed 1,000 hours of community service over her high school career. It was a part of the way that God made her. Kathleen was kind and helpful and always looking for opportunities to use her gifts to serve others. Kathleen passed away in the spring before her graduation, but our heart is to continue to honor her commitment to modeling what it looks like to follow Christ in loving others well. The Kathleen Sutz Memorial Service Award is awarded to the student in each graduating class who has served the most hours over their high school career.
The Benefits of Community Service at NCCS
Community service at North Cobb Christian School is about more than giving back—it’s about becoming more like Christ.
As students serve others, they reflect the heart of Jesus and grow in empathy, responsibility, and humility. Through hands-on service, they cultivate the spiritual discipline of selflessness and discover the joy of meeting others’ tangible needs.
While a deeper Christlike character is the primary goal, community service also plays a practical role in college preparation, as students build strong resumes that highlight meaningful, consistent service beyond typical school or church involvement.
get in touch
Robert Gnann
Upper School Director of Student Life
Tiffany Justice
Middle School Chaplain
Aaron Williams
Middle School Dean of Students