Gathering to Serve

Saturday, August 5, 2023

8:00am – 1:00pm

All ages are welcome to join us as we serve Christ through serving our community with our church family and friends on Saturday, August 5! 

Here’s what the Gathering to Serve day will look like:

8:00am… Meet at FPC for DEVOTIONS and communion

8:30—11:45am… PROJECTS

12:00pm… Meet at FPC for LUNCH

 
 
Gathering to Serve Projects 2023
 

Sign up below for the following projects…

  • CHILDREN’s MISSION PROJECT: Make placemats for Meals on Wheels
    People needed: any number
    Age requirement: 4 years and up                                                                    LEADER: Erin Fowler
  • COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC: Paint trim throughout the clinic.
    People Needed:  4 – 8
    Age Requirement: Adults                                                                                LEADER: John Newell
  • FMO and PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE: Sift sand and add fresh sand to sandboxes, Clean and repair toys, Paint classroom, Paint sealant on new playhouse, Trim bushes and trees in playground 
    People Needed: Any number
    Age Requirement: Adults, Youth and Children                            LEADER: Brooke Hollar           
  • HEARTSONG: Youth & Adults will travel in the community to sing to shut-ins…
    People Needed: any number
    Age Requirement: any age                                                                              LEADERS: Christine Leist & Katherine Logan
  • HUNGER and HEALTH Coalition: Help prepare for the annual Masquerade Ball fund raiser 
    People needed: 10 – 12
    Age Requirement: Adults, Youth, and Children (with a parent)                    LEADER: Frank and Jerri Mayberry      
  • PREPARE and SERVE LUNCH for Volunteers
    People Needed: 2 – 3
    Age Requirement: Adults                                                                                LEADER: Jane and Jack Butler
  • RAM’S RACK: • Wash windows, general cleaning and organizing at the Thrift Shop, paint at a person’s house in Boone (4 people), repair a porch at a home near Elk Knob (3 people)
   People Needed: 6 – 15
   Age Requirement: Adults, Youth, & Children (with parent)                            LEADER: Herb Hash
  • TRAVIS’ LUNCHBOX/CASTING BREAD FOOD PANTRY – Clean kitchen and pantry, Organize shelves and cold storage, General yard work around the grounds (weather permitting), Clean and organize the shed, Clean the deck 
    People needed:  8-10
    Age Requirement: Adults, Youth, & Children (with parent).                           LEADER: Ruth Dotson
  • WOOD LOT: Split wood that is stock-piled in a lot adjacent to the Hunger Coalition. Gloves, ear protection, snacks and drinks will be provided—some strenuous exercise involved. Wear old clothes—no open toed shoes. Orientation and safety demonstration provided. New participants will need to sign a liability release.
    People Needed: 6 – 15
    Age Requirement:  Adults & youth (if accompanied by parent)                     
    LEADER: Barry Elledge
 
Childcare will be available throughout the morning for those too young to serve… contact Erin at erin@firstpresboone.net
 
 
QUESTIONS??? Contact Ruth Dotson at rgdotson@bellsouth.net or Sue Newell at alltogether@bellsouth.net