Gather your crew and join your First Pres Family to Love Our City – and beyond! We grow in compassion and community when we serve those who need it most. See below for upcoming events and opportunities to serve alongside the First Pres team, and find more ways to serve CFL and First Pres HERE. Learn about the robust Missions ministry of First Pres, and find ways to contribute with your time, tithe and talents:
THURSDAY, JULY 18 | 6PM | Regal Winter Park Village
Our First Pres Fam is going to the movies – for FREE! Join us on July 18 at 6pm for Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot at Regal Winter Park Village. Be inspired by this powerful true story of a church in East Texas adopting 77 children from the foster system. This movie is rated PG-13 and is best for adults and mature teens, 16+ with parent. A brief presentation and discussion will follow the film to learn how you can get involved locally with our Mission Partner, C127.
Registration Required by 07.01. We’ll see you there!
July is Strike Hunger month at First Pres! Through the Relentless Generosity of our Church Family, we’ll feed families struggling with food insecurity during the summer. There are TWO great ways to get involved:
FOOD DONATION | July 2024 | Edington Ministry Center Lobby
Feed kids in our public school system struggling with food insecurity this summer! Deliver food to the EMC Lobby during business hours, M-F, during the month of July. Collection bins will also be available under the Angel Wing on Sunday mornings.
ITEMS NEEDED: Juice Boxes, Fruit/Applesauce Cups, Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Single-Serve Cereals Boxes, Peanut Butter/Cheese Crackers, Lift-Top Canned Food, Peanut Butter Jars & Single-Serve Cups, Raisins & Craisins
11:00am - 1:00pm | JULY 2024 | Christian Service Center
Consider who you’ll invite! Gather eight coworkers, neighbors, friends or family. Together, we’ll serve lunch to our community in need – Loving Our City with warm food and loving care.
Gather your crew and find a date that works for you:
Monday, July 15 | Monday, July 22 | Monday, July 29 | Tuesday, July 30 | Thursday, Aug 1
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 or 29
First Pres Mission Partner, Samaritan Village, is thrilled to invite you to an exciting event that marks a significant milestone for Samaritan Village. Two days of play with one purpose!
LET’S DO THIS!
Your participation directly supports SV’s mission and the survivors they serve. All proceeds from the tournament help these brave women rebuild their lives and become catalysts for change in their communities.
1. Gather Friends 2. Register Now!
SIGN UP FOR WEEKEND 1, JUNE 22
SIGN UP FOR WEEKEND 2, JUNE 29
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GET INVOLVED WITH SAMARITAN VILLAGE
YOU are the Village that shares the good news of hope & healing for survivors of sex trafficking in our community.
– Join the Village - Volunteer
NOW is your chance to become a part of the Commission127 FAM! Family Helpers serve by providing meals, running errands, assisting with housework, doing yard work, laundry, and helping with other practical tasks to support foster families in our community. Through these everyday actions, First Pres-ers make a world of difference! New FAM teams are forming all the time. Contact Alexa Rossi with questions and get involved!
Help a family in crisis get immediate assistance through the C127 CarePortal.
With or without a team, YOU can BELONG in our thriving community of Christ followers who seek to make this earth a little more like Heaven. Start Today!
MISSIONS
SERVE ORLANDO
SERVE FPCO
