Outreach

Are you planning to go on a Mission Trip to Mexico this summer or have you always wanted to be able to speak Spanish? Beginning Wednesday, February 8 we will be offering Conversational Spanish for those interested or in need to speak Spanish more fluidly. Classes will be held Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm from February 8 – May 23 in Rooms 201/203. If you are interested please contact Kristi Fisher at kfisher@fefc.com or 470.2820 x133.

KICKO is having their bi-annual Volunteer Information & Training Meeting for anyone interested in getting involved with KICKO’s Sidewalk Sunday School and/or Youth Ministry.

The meeting will be Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30pm at Macedonia United Methodist Church (4630 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914.)

For more information email info@kicko.org or call 865-523-4956.

You can also find more information about KICKO under the Volunteer Opportunities tab.

Care Minister Information & Training
January 31, 2012
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Hillcrest West

“In Care” Facility residents are among the poorest in our nation, socially isolated (80% of all nursing home residents have not received a visitor in the last week), physically dependent on others for daily care and spiritually at risk, as they are dependent on us, the Church to come love them and show them they are not forgotten. Will you come?

For more information, please contact Sandy, Restoration of Heart Ministries, @ 803-4327 or restoreheart@comcast.net.

Emerald Youth Foundation is in need of a Bible Curriculum Writer. You would be part of a team of writers involved with the JustLead Network, organizing and writing Bible curriculm that supports afterschool programming, Wednesday evening small groups and Sunday morning Bible lessons. Inquiries and/or resumes may be sent to Rachel at rbenway@emeraldyouthfoundation.org.

Emerald Youth Foundation has an urgent need for volunteers to tutor high school age urban young people. These students live in East Knoxville neighborhood but attend Farragut High School. Tutors are needed for Algebra II, Geometry, Anatomy, Biology, Spanish, English, US Government and Chemistry during late/early evening hours (or possibly Saturdays). If interested, please contact Rachel at rbenway@emeraldyouthfoundation.org.

Amachi Knoxville kicks off their 2012 mentor recruitment with their annual Breaking the cycle event!

Thursday, January 19th 6-8pm

Knoxville Museum of Art (1050 World’s Fair Park Dr.)

Marco Harris will share his story about growing up in East St. Louis and his passion to mentor young men to reach their potential.

Please bring family and friends to this FREE event!!!!

For more information please call 524-2774 or email at questions@klf.org

Please visit the Angel Trees in the lobby starting Sunday, November 27th. Many families and ministries will be blessed this holiday season by your generosity. For a complete list of ministries we support through Angel Tree please click on the link below.

Angel Tree Information

Please remember to bring all gifts back by Sunday, December 18th. Questions, contact Kristi Fisher at kfisher@fefc.com or 470-2820 x133.

If you would like to bless a family this holiday season by making a Thanksgiving Food Basket please fill out the form below by November 8th and print the instructions. We are hoping to make and deliver 200 baskets this holiday season.

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Now that you have signed up to make a difference in the life of a family this year, please open and print the form below which includes step by step instructions on what to include in your Thanksgiving basket.

Thanksgiving Basket Instructions

As you can imagine, a basket like this can transform the Thanksgiving holiday for a family. Thank you for your generosity and for helping to connect our friends with the heart of Jesus Christ.

If you have additional questions, please contact Kristi Fisher at kfisher@fefc.com or 470-2820 x133.

Saturday, October 22
8:30am – 12Noon

Registration in the Lobby: Sept. 25 – Oct. 2

Operation Inasmuch is our annual Fall Outreach Event. It provides an awesome opportunity for you, your family or your small group to extend your reach and share the love of Christ with our city. Together, we will be involved in a number of hands-on projects for Fellowshippers of all ages and skills. Remember Jesus’ words: “Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me.”

Serve Students / Kids at Risk
SOAR Youth Ministries: Help spruce up SOAR’s facility by laying vinyl flooring and installing baseboards, painting and possible other handyman type projects.

Lonsdale Elementary: Join the Lonsdale Community as they host a Trash Clean Up Day to help beautify Lonsdale. We will also be weed eating along the sidewalks.

Serve Women
Car Care for Single Moms: Join the Middle School Team as they serve the single moms at West Vista Ridge Apartments with a free car inspection and car wash.

FEFC Single Mom: Serve one of our own single moms by replacing columns on her house and possible other small projects.

Serve Lower Income Families / Poor and Homeless
Angelic Ministries: Help sort and organize clothing and household donations.

FISH Hospitality Pantry: Help provide food bags to lower income families in our community.

Serve the Elderly
Hillcrest West: Join Restoration of Heart ministry make and deliver to the residents Birthday Blessing Bags and New Resident Welcome Cups.

Serve our Church
FEFC: Help replenish wood chips in both playground areas.

FEFC Missions: Help clean out the small house garage and build shelves to be used for long term Missions storage.

FEFC Family: Help build a wheelchair ramp at an FEFC family’s house.

Download a hard copy of the signup form: Operation Inasmuch Sign-Up Form (PDF, 98Kb)

If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Fisher at kfisher@fefc.com or 470-2820 x133.

SOAR Youth Ministries

After School Youth Program

Hiring Interns at $8 per hour

SOAR Youth Ministries will consider candidates interested in teaching and

ministering:

~our elementary and middle school children

~the teaching of God’s Word

~with inner city youth

~educational needs

An interview and letter of recommendation is required.

Candidates must also be a current sophmore, junior or senior in college or have completed their degree

Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Education (any teaching field)

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Must be willing and able to participate in and lead worship

Must be available to work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday totaling 12 hours or more per week

Times are 2:30-7pm