COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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Caregivers in this ministry provide their care receivers with support by calling, visiting, and writing cards during life challenges such as medical crises and loss, or to those living alone or in assisted living.
Monday-Friday | 4:00-5:30pm | August-May
Help a child from Hickory Hills Elementary School. Be part of our after school program as a homework helper and mentor. Volunteer for one or more afternoons a week. Daily snacks and Wednesday Dinners also needed.
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This program serves care facility residents, the homebound, and the imprisoned. In service to them, our program members find joy and fulfillment as we bring faith, hope, and love to those we encounter in four areas: musical entertainment, jail ministry, live-streaming assistance, and birthday ministry. We take our service to them “on demand,” outside the walls of our FPC home.
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Help spread the good word about FPC out in the community. FPC is part of a community event each month and there are lots of opportunities for participation.
Tuesdays | 9:00-11:30am off campus | 4-7pm on campus
Volunteers pack food at Sweetwater Mission on Tuesday mornings and greet families and distribute food from the FPC parking lot on Tuesday evenings.
LOCAL MISSION PARTNERSHIPS
Intergenerational group that meets for light supper and study. Members take turns hosting or leading discussions.
Contact Shawn Martin
2nd Mondays | 10am-12pm | Glover Room
2nd Sundays | 5-6:30pm | Glover Room
Monthly Bible studies and regular missions and fellowship. Presbyterian Women seeks to build inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the church and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.
4th Monday of the month | 6:00pm | Glover Room
This group helps men form deeper and richer relationships with God and each other through study, discussion, prayer, fellowship and occasional special events.
Contact John Knox
Weekly from 9:30am-12pm in Room 055
This group of women meets weekly for a Bible-based book study, accompanied by workbook discussion time, a 20-25 min video, and refreshments.
Contact Linda Bush.
Weekly at 12pm in Holland Hall | $7/plate
Studying God’s Word is a good way to deepen our faith and get to know God better. Our pastors lead a Bible study every Thursday over lunch . All are welcome.
Contact Cassie Waits.
ON-SITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ambassadors
Sundays | 8:15- 11:15 (various shifts available) | Contact Matt Burnham
Do you have a welcoming spirit? Volunteers greet people and guide them through their Sunday morning experience.
Worship Flowers
Each week donors provide worship flowers to enhance our services, often in honor, or in memory, of a loved one. Contact Mary Anne Lanier
Chancel Preparation
These volunteers prepare and adorn the Sanctuary and Great Hall in preparation for Sunday worship and special services. Contact Nancy Law
Communion Preparation
Sundays | On Campus | Contact Bebe Adams
Volunteers meet before 8:30 and 11am worship services to prepare bread and fill communion cups with juice. The team also assists with clean-up.
Acolyte Ministry
Sundays | 8:30 and 11:00am | Grade 3 – Adult | Contact Betsy Sherwood
Acolytes lead the processional and recessional during worship, carrying Christ’s light in and out of the worship space.
Audio/Visual Team
Sunday – Friday | Times Vary | Contact Will Myers
Help enhance our weekly worship experiences through Audio and Visual Arts. Serve as an audio technician, video camera operator, or visual presentation specialist.
Fellowship Breakfast
2nd Sundays | 9:30-10:45am | Holland Hall | $7/person | Contact Tom McEachern
Sunday worshipers enjoy a hot breakfast and fellowship together in community. Sign up to prepare and serve breakfast in a fun, relaxed kitchen environment.
Nursery
Sundays | 8:15am-12:15pm and 4-6pm | Rooms 100-103 | Contact Nursery Coordinator
Ages 6 weeks – 4 years
While parents attend Sunday services and programming, our nursery offers their children a safe environment for joy, play, music, and hugs. Little ones are greeted by name, cared for by carefully trained volunteers and staff.
Children’s Church
Sundays | 11 am worship | Prek 4s – 1st grade | Contact Betsy Sherwood
Following the children’s message during our 11am Sunday service, younger children can move to a small group setting for the remainder of the hour. Volunteers serve one Sunday per month and curriculum is provided.
Children’s Sunday School
Sundays | 9:45-10:45am | Aug-May
2-3yr in Nursery Room | 4yr PreK – Room 232 | Grades 2-5 in Room 216 | Contact Meri Kate Marcum
Through play and storytelling, our children grow spiritually and learn what it means to be a part of the family of God. Classes feature a Bible story, songs, crafts, and a simple snack. Volunteers lead these classes using a provided curriculum.
Youth Sunday School
Sundays | 9:45-10:45am | Aug-May
Grades 6-12 | Lower Level | Contact Meri Kate Marcum
The StoryMaker curriculum provides our Youth fresh tools for exploring faith issues. Volunteers are needed to help lead these classes.
Monday-Friday | Times Vary | On Campus
Reception volunteers greet members and visitors at the Front Desk and answer phone calls, directing them to the appropriate staff member or location in the building.
Youth
Nursery
Children’s Church
Members include professional writers and hobbyists. The group shares wine and snacks. Contact Chick Freund
This group usually rides for an hour out and an hour back, but can modify the ride to fit the needs of the group. This is a social activity, not a race! We ride for FUN.
Contact Jennifer Davis at 404-210-3697 or Nancy Jo Kirk at 678-986-3967.
Landscaping
Maintenance
MEMBER CARE & SUPPORT
Administrative/Reception
Members include professional writers and hobbyists. The group shares wine and snacks. Contact Chick Freund
Small groups of 8-12 meet monthly or quarterly at a group member’s home. Hosting rotates among group members. Open to singles and couples. Participants bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer to share.
Contact Bob Sloop
First Wednesdays | On/Off Campus
Social group for adult seniors (55+), with lunches and outings at least once a month! Planned events are suggested by the group and take place on and off campus. Dutch treat. Transportation is often provided.
Contact Paul Sherwood.
This group usually rides for an hour out and an hour back, but can modify the ride to fit the needs of the group. This is a social activity, not a race! We ride for FUN.
Contact Jennifer Davis at 404-210-3697 or Nancy Jo Kirk at 678-986-3967.