Missions

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, April 16. Please join us if you can! Call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280) to sign up and register your time preference; morning (9am-11am) or afternoon (1pm-3pm)!   

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working their hearts out at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, March 19. Please join us for moral support, fun, fellowship and service! Call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280) to sign up and register your time preference; morning (9am-11am) or afternoon (1pm-3pm)!   

40th AnniversaryHolston Habitat for Humanity-Faith Build Former FPC member Elizabeth Ann Hay co-founded the Holston Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the Tri-Cities and beyond.  A Faith build, three-bedroom home for three generations, Matt, his daughter and granddaughter, will take place this year in February through May at 1601 E. Sevier Avenue. FPC Outreach Committee has committed funds for this Faith build.  FPC’s work week will be Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, April 9, 11 and 12 to paint interior walls, ceiling,…

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will gather at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northast Tennessee on Wednesday, February 19. Please mark your calendars and join FPC members and friends for fun, fellowship and service at the Food Bank. Please email, call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280) to sign up and register your time preference; morning (9am-11am) or afternoon (1pm-3pm)!   

Please mark your calendars and look forward to fun, fellowship and service at Second Harvest Food Bank with fellow FPC members and friends on January 15, 2025. Please email, call or text (423-782-6280) Bob Stoots to sign up and indicate your time preference; morning (10am-Noon) or afternoon (1pm-3pm)! We would love to have you join us!

Please mark your calendars and look forward to fun, fellowship and service at Second Harvest Food Bank with fellow FPC members and friends on December 18, 2024. Please email, call or text (423-782-6280) Bob Stoots to register for either or both morning session (10am-Noon) or afternoon session (1pm-3pm).

Please mark your calendars and look forward to fun, fellowship and service at Second Harvest Food Bank with fellow FPC members and friends on November 20, 2024.There are two sessions; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and/or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Please email, call or text (423-782-6280) Bob Stoots to sign up and indicate your time preference! Everyone is welcome.

Rhonda Chafin, Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank, in a recent letter to volunteers said she wanted to express her deepest thanks for the kindness and for the trust being placed in the Food Bank as stewards of your generosity. It is through volunteers, donors and personal advocates like you that we can continue to make a fundamental difference in the lives of our neighbors. The Food Bank is committed to honoring your work by providing essential services with compassion…

Volunteers and staff at Second Harvest Food Bank are hustling to keep up with demand for “Food for Kids” back to school program that launched in August. First Presbyterian Church volunteers will meet there on September 18, to put packaged food items into bags and boxes for delivery to Kingsport Elementary School children in need. This is a busy time of year at the Food Bank, and our contributions of time and talents are much needed and appreciated. If you…

Second Harvest Food Bank will be ramping up in preparation for “Food for Kids” back to school program in August. First Presbyterian Church volunteers will assemble there on August 21 to put packaged food items into bags and boxes for delivery to Kingsport Elementary Schools’ children in need. This is typically a busy time of year at the Food Bank, and our contributions of time and talents are always greatly appreciated. If you would like to participate in this important…

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will gather for a day of fun, fellowship and service at Second Harvest Food Bank on July 17, 2024. Everyone is welcome: members, visitors, family and friends! Summer months offer an opportunity for students (10yrs and up) to join in the fun! Please contact Bob Stoots by email, cell or text (423-782-6280) to register for either or both morning session (10am-Noon) or afternoon session (1pm-3pm). We would love to have you join in!

The next First Presbyterian Church day of service at Second Harvest Food Bank will be on June 19, 2024. Everyone is welcome: members, visitors, family and friends! Summer months offer an opportunity for students (10yrs and up) to join in the fun! Please contact Bob Stoots by email, cell or text (423-782-6280) to register for either or both morning session (10am-Noon) or afternoon session (1pm-3pm). We would love to see you there!