“To live by Faith, to be known by Love, and to be a voice of Hope.”
Ministry Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities at
First Presbyterian Church
and within our community
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others” Philippians 2:4 (NASB)
Blanket Ministry
Members crochet and embroider fleece blankets to be distributed throughout the community for those in need of comfort. Additionally they sew stuffed animals, provide crayons and coloring books and seasonal items.
Mary and Mike Harper Walking Track
Church members greet and monitor the desk Monday thru Friday from 9-12.
Meals on Wheels
Church members sign up with the hospital to deliver meals to shut in. This is a weekly event, taking place each Friday.
Choirs
Members can contact David Almond if wanting to sing in a choir, or Wanda Wazenegger if interested in playing handbells.
Family Promise
Church members provide a meal for residents of the Family Promise home periodically throughout the year.
CUOC Food Collection
The first Thursday of each month, the church has a food drive that is collected and taken to the CUOC building. It is then distributed weekly to those in need.
Transportation for members
Church members sign up with the hospital to deliver meals to shut in. This is a monthly event.
Pennies for Hunger
Collection of change that is then donated to local charities and Presbytery special collections
J. Fletcher Rosser BreadBasket
Three teams of church members work four times per year at the Breadbaskets. We serve the 2nd Tuesday of each month, cooking packaging and serving a free meal.
Youth Meal Signup
Church members can volunteer to provide a meal for the youth of the church on Sunday evening during their meeting.
Lay Readers and Ushers
Members can volunteer to read at either the early or 11:00 service the designated verses for the services. Members additionally can volunteer the be ushers, collecting the morning offering.
Yoga
Jan Smith is here every Tuesday at 6pm in the Harper Center. For more information and pricing, contact Jan Smith at 919-270-7490