First Presbyterian Church

Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
- 1 John 3:18
 

As we draw near to God, we cannot help but see the love He has for our neighbors.  And in the Christ-centered life, that will drive us to actively caring for the people God loves so much.  This is an online resource to help you do just that.

We’ve divided this up into:

• service opportunities that FPC has initiated
• opportunities made available through community partners who are supported by FPC’s Domestic Missions Committee

Also, each opportunity will give an indication as to whether it’s geared more toward involvement by an individual, an entire small group, or both.

Lastly, you’ll see whether each opportunity is more short-term or long-term (calling for an extended commitment).

We hope this is helpful for all of you.  In no way is this meant to be giving you the only ways you can reach out with God’s love.  These are some ideas that are intended to get the ball rolling.  Hopefully, this will help you discover that the life devoted to others in Jesus Christ truly is the best life.

-       The FPC Domestic Missions Committee



Outreach opportunities initiated by FPC:

To get involved with any of these opportunities, contact Pastor Marc at mdejeu@fpcbeaver.com.

 

The Love Home Project - FPC's Summer 2014 Local Mission Initiative.  Click here to find out more!

Carpenter's CHORE (Comfort & Hope OutReach Evangelism)
During the Spring, Summer, & Fall, a team of volunteers go out mid-week, every week, to fix and clean houses of folks in our community who can’t do it themselves. God’s love is shared in action, and we always take the opportunity to tell the owners why we’re there: that we’re loving them because God loves them. NO SKILL REQUIRED! We’re just looking for willing hearts.
Individuals & Small groups                        Short-term

Monthly Community Dinner @ FPC – On the last Tuesday of each month a team of volunteers prepare and host a dinner for our community. You can help with setup, food prep, serving, clean-up, or simply spending time sharing a meal and in conversation with our neighbors
Individuals & Small Groups                        Short-term
 
Celebrate Recovery
We’re now several years into hosting this weekly biblical recovery program, helping people deal with everything from substance abuse to co-dependent relationships. To find out more about the program itself, check out celebraterecovery.com. To get involved in helping with the program @ FPC, email celebrate@fpcbeaver.com.
Individuals                                                Long-term
 
Outreach opportunities made available by community groups & partners supported by FPC

Tiger Pause – A ministry for at-risk youth in Beaver Falls, this group looks especially for summer volunteers for its 6-week program in June and July, serving grades 1-9.  Visit www.tigerpause.net for more info.
Individuals & Small Groups                 Short/long-term
 
Aliquippa Impact – A Jesus-centered ministry that works with the at-risk youth of Aliquippa, they’re looking for summer volunteers to work with their youth camp as well as mentors year-round.  To find out more, visit aliquippaimpact.org.
Individuals                                        Short/long-term
 
Child Evangelism Fellowship of PA, Beaver County – To help spread the gospel to children throughout Beaver County, especially through their after-school Good News Club programming, call 724-843-9370.
Individuals                                              Short-term
 
Pine Valley Bible Camp – A camping ministry specializing in reaching out to under-privileged inner-city children & youth.  Located in Ellwood City, PA, volunteers are needed for maintenance (on Tuesday’s) during the school year.  During the summer camping season, volunteers can provide the children with transportation to/from the camp, as well as serve meals to the campers during the week.  Find out more about the ministry @ www.pinevalleycamp.org.
Individuals & Small Groups                        Short-term
 
Family Guidance – Working to strengthen families and help at-risk youth in Western PA since 1964, this organization based is in need of one-on-one mentors and after-school volunteers.  You can learn more about them by visiting www.familyguidance.net.
Individuals                                                Long-term
 
Women’s Center of Beaver County – Providing services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, this agency is looking for help with:
·       Spring yard work
·       Helping with the Children’s Day Camp in the last week of June
·       Preparing for and working with the Annual September 5K Run
·       Wrapping Christmas presents donated for the women and children
·       Story-reading for children
·       Helping women with interview skills, resume writing, etc. through a Skill Building Workshop
·       See more @ www.womenscenterbc.org
Individuals & Small Groups                        Short-term
 
Habitat for Humanity – Building homes & changing lives.  Details for volunteer opportunities are available when you visit www.beavercountyhabitat.org and click on “volunteer.”  You can also call the Beaver Falls office @ 724-846-1630.
Small Groups                                            Short-term
 
Hosanna Industries, Inc. – A ministry similar to Habitat for Humanity, they also fix up dilapidated homes for the people who live there.  Volunteers are always needed.  Find out more @ www.hosannaindustries.org, or contact their volunteer coordinator @ 724-770-0262.
Small Groups                                            Short-term