Can you host a dinner? Will you join a dinner? This year, the Elders are leading our Lenten program as they invite the church into a planning process looking to our 300th anniversary in 2027. What does God want for us, from us by then? How could Jesus’ talk with a...
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We are looking for a few internet savvy folks to help with some of the administrative and internet based responsibilities of the Outreach Coordinator. As an at-home volunteer you will need 3-5 hours a week to complete these tasks. The ideal volunteers will be comfortable with emailing...
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At the Outreach SLG meeting this week, we discussed the idea of an “Old First takeover” of the Cupboard. We picked March 28th as a great day to “spring into action.” To fully staff the Cupboard, we will need twenty volunteers and individuals willing to...
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When I came to Old First in February of 2011, the first volunteer group I met was an adult group from Ottsville, PA. I did not know where Ottsville was and was very surprised that there were no children in the group. A small group of women came down to Old First to stay overnight,
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Below are the 2019 reports that we’ve received thus far for the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2020, after worship. There will be printed copies of the Action Items (agenda, election slate, 2020 proposed budget) for everyone present at the Annual Meeting. There will also...
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Below is a song that was sung at last Sunday’s Carols for a Cause. The event, which took place at Christ Church, raised money for Old First’s Saturday Breakfast and Clothing Cupboard and Winter Homeless Shelter. Carols for a Cause ultimately raised $8,000 for our Outreach...
Read more It’s that time of year when everyone is giving time, talents, and funds. As people affiliated with Old First, you have received many invitations to participate in our Christmas activities and programs. I want to remind you of the needs of our Shelter and Cupboard for the coming month...
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Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters, You are likely receiving a plethora of emails about Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday and here we are at Wednesday with no catchy name. Despite the lack of catchy name, I am reaching out to you about Old First’s Alternative Gift...
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In our first Sunday collecting for the Alternative Gifts, we received over $500 from the congregation!! Every dollar will go to purchasing 100 backpacks, pairs of socks, gloves, and winter hats for the guests of our Shelter and Cupboard. Week after week people ask us for sturdy bags or...
Read more Alternative giving is a form of gift giving in which the giver makes a donation to a charitable organization on the gift recipient’s behalf, rather than giving them an item. Each year Old First provides an Alternative Gift option for those who may be searching for a special way...
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