McCord Block Party is September 11, 2010 | 12:00-2:00pm
If you would like to jump in on one of the teams that are getting ready for this event, we can use you! We need trucks and manpower to help transport and help with set-up and tear-down Friday night and again on Saturday. We need volunteers who like to have fun to help with crafts, games, food and more. Please sign up online or at the sign up table in the gathering area at both campuses, or contact Don/Marla Blackmond.
First Church Community Care Team
The newly formed First Church Community Care Team is offering you an opportunity to come and explore the question "What does God expect of me?" You are invited to join us for soup and a book discussion on Sunday, October 10, 2010, from 5-7pm. We will be discussing the book, The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Sterns. This book is the compelling true story of a corporate CEO who set apart worldly success for something far more significant, and discovered the full power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to change his life. TO REGISTER, email or call the church 269-983-1524. Pick up your book and 6 wk study guide in The Good Word bookstore for $10.
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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.
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MOSAIC RESALE STORE Offers a full-retail shopping experience for neighbors in need as well as the trendy bargain shopper. Current needs are: help with inventory, sales and the kids play area.
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McCORD BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY We are hosting the 3rd annual Back-to-School block party for the students, families and neighbors of McCord Elementary School on September 11, 2010. Many volunteers are needed for this event. If you would like to help, please sign up! |
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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, October 2009. Watch the website for our next Prom, scheduled for Fall 2011. |
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PARTNERING with LOCAL AGENCIES First Church is committed to supporting the resources that local agencies provide.
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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
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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 |
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FIRST CHURCH COMMUNITY CARE TEAM This team exists to address the needs of those outside the walls of the church. Could God be calling you to be a part of the team? For more information Contact Jenny Fry.
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