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Sharing God's love in the local community! Join in the fun!
Volunteer! Share an afternoon and support the Benton Harbor Street Ministry. Influence a life by helping with homework, or preparing or serving a meal to the 30-40 children who attend daily. Contact Diane Youngstedt, 269.428.2787 or 269.313.2284 to be a part of this great ministry.

Takin it to the Streets TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS   Get-togethers showing God's love to our community in fun-filled ways. Some events have included a gas buy-down at a local gas station, raking leaves for neighbors, distributing water and glow necklaces during area festivals, a community dog wash, block parties in various neighbohoods, painting curbs for the local school district and delivering goodies to community emergency service workers.

overflow cafe OVERFLOW CAFE Partner with Overflow Church and volunteer as a barista at the Overflow Coffee Cafe at the Orchards Mall, Benton Harbor. Learn new practical skills: make coffee, lattes, frappucinos, how to operate a cash register, and receive training on interacting with customers. It's all about love, grace and God's love shining through!

 McCord BLock Party McCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY  We've hosted block parties two years in a row for the students and families of McCord Elementary School. Expect annual fun, food and games every early September! 
 THE PROM THE PROM: an evening with the stars   A special evening to elevate and celebrate teens and adults with special needs was held at First Church in October. 
 
PARTNERING with LOCAL AGENCIES
  Local outreach is committed to local agencies making a difference in the community, and showing God's love in practical ways. 

 McCord Christmas Store CHRISTMAS STORE AT McCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL   Every Christmas we stock a Christmas store at McCord Elementary School in Benton Harbor for the students to "shop" free of charge for their families
  HANDS-ON MINISTRY   Partnering with McCord elementary school in Benton Harbor as teacher assistants, classroom parents, readers, library assistants, mentors, chess club and creating / working a holiday store 
 Compassion Team COMPASSION TEAM  People who care about people, and come alongside them in times of need to assist in obtaining the help they need. Want to help? Contact Jenny Fry.

OTHER LOCAL MINISTRIES FIRST CHURCH PARTNERS WITH & SUPPORTS:


Safe Shelter, Inc.
Well of Grace
Harbor Habitat for Humanity
SAFE SHELTER
WELL of GRACE
HARBOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY