What's New (Page 21)

What's New (Page 21)

Second Havest Food Bank Workday – Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who joined in the FPC workday at Second Harvest last week, September 20, 2023. We were very happy to have Suzanne Holley (a friend of Cheryl Rice), Bob Miller (a friend and local legend), and Cheryl & Kim Harvey (from Bristol who coincidently volunteered in the afternoon while we were there)! One of our tasks was to remove and correctly label bags of Triscuit crackers from the original boxes that had incorrect content markings. The morning crew…

Mission Speakers at FPC During April 2023

This month there will be a special opportunity for us to receive speakers from several of the charitable organizations that are supported by First Presbyterian through the Outreach Committee. Representatives from six of those organizations will highlight their missions, scope of services, target populations they serve, description of any new projects, and how they depend upon support from donors like First Presbyterian Church. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend all of these very informative sessions on Wednesday evenings…

Why Did I Have to Leave My House?

To give people a glimpse into what Oksana’s escape from Ukraine was like, she worked several days to document and translate, her journey with Maksym and Alisa in tow. She calls this narrative “Why Did I Have to Leave My House?” It was a harrowing experience for sure. Her description shows an authentic look into what life was like in Ukraine when she escaped and describes some of the obstacles that they encountered along the way. Please check it out…

FPC Donation to Grace House of Kingsport Homeless Ministries

Bobby Flowers, President of Kingsport Homeless Ministries, receives from FPC Outreach member Emily Pridemore a check for $17,000 for Grace House.  This facility on Sullivan Street will house homeless men and women overnight, provide a day center and also access to addiction and mental health counseling.  These funds will aid in the operation of Grace House.  As interior renovation takes place, there will be future opportunities for FPC members to clean ceiling tiles, replace carpet with new flooring and paint.…