Every summer, something remarkable happens across South Carolina. Youth and adults from all walks of life come together for Salkehatchie Summer Service. They give up their vacation time, step outside their comfort zones, and spend a week repairing homes, rebuilding trust, and restoring dignity in the name of Christ.

But Salkehatchie isn’t just about building porches or replacing roofs. It’s about embodying a deeper calling—a calling found in the heart of Scripture:

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8

In this short but powerful verse, God speaks through the prophet Micah to remind us what a life of faith really looks like. It’s not about flashy displays of religion or elaborate rituals—it’s about showing up for others in simple, faithful ways.

Do justice.
Justice means more than fairness—it means putting things right. When our Salkehatchie teams hammer nails into leaky roofs or fix broken floors, they are doing more than construction. They are restoring safety. They are saying to the homeowner, “You matter. God sees you. And we do too.”

Love kindness.
Kindness is the atmosphere of grace in our service. Whether it’s sharing a laugh during a lunch break, patiently teaching a new volunteer how to use a tool, or simply listening to a homeowner’s story, kindness is how love takes shape in ordinary moments. Salkehatchie teaches us that kindness is not weakness—it’s strength that chooses compassion.

Walk humbly with your God.
This is perhaps the hardest and most important part. We serve not to be seen or praised but because we have been loved first. Humility means we remember it’s not about us—it’s about Christ working through us. On a Salkehatchie site, titles don’t matter. Skills vary. But hearts show up. And that’s what makes the difference.

So whether you’re going to Salkehatchie this year or supporting someone who is, let Micah 6:8 guide your heart. And beyond that week of service, let it shape your everyday life.

Because this verse isn’t just for mission trips.
It’s for Monday mornings, church committees, family dinners, and neighborhood conversations.

This is what the Lord requires.
Not perfection.
Not performance.
Just lives that do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.

And in that kind of life, the world begins to look just a little more like the kingdom Jesus promised.