There are so many facets to church life, so many ways to help and be involved. Every person has something to offer to help support Old First, help it run smoothly, and complete the many small details of the work that must be done each week, month, and year to keep the church going! Are...
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Proposed for Saturday October 20, the Good Shepherd Meal proceeds would support a few single women with children this Christmas. It is a good idea because it targets an under-served population and it complements Old First’s Winter Homeless Shelter and Saturday Morning Breakfast and...
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Our Saturday Morning Breakfast program is in need of men’s spring and summer clothing, including short sleeve shirts, plain white T’s, shorts, jeans and of course shoes and underwear. All sizes are needed, so as you’re transitioning from winter to summer, keep in mind that the men of...
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The kids in our Sunday School will be baking cookies this year to raise money for the guests at Old First’s Saturday morning cupboard. The proceeds will go to making gift bags for the 80 guests we serve every week (to be presented on 03.31, the Saturday before Easter). We are...
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Dear Old First and Friends of Old First, We’ve been diligently sorting through, organizing and reorganizing our clothing shed and realized that, in addition to our normal constant need for socks, underwear, shoes and toiletries, there is also another item that we are aways desperate to...
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Dear Old First and Friends of Old First, Over the summer I’ve been writing to you asking for your continued contributions of toiletries and men’s summer clothing. This week is no different. To date, we are low on men’s summer clothing. Specifically we’re in need of men’s short sleeve...
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Dear Old First and Friends of Old First, On Saturday September 2nd we’re in need of a breakfast team! If during the summer you’ve taken up a cooking class or two- show us your culinary skills — we’d love to have you. Or, if cooking is not your forte, but you’re looking to help...
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Dear Old First and Friends of Old First, I hope everyone is enjoying summer! I’m reaching out to ask for your help. Currently, we’re in need of volunteers to help with Saturday Morning Breakfast. In particular, we’re in need of volunteers to help sort, fold and distribute clothes, as...
Read more Dear Old First and Friends of Old First, Outreach needs your HELP! We’re in need of a breakfast team Saturday August 5th. If you’re unable to lend your time on Saturday August 5th, to help prepare and serve, we’re looking for help to supply the meal. Below is a list of food needed...
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Dear Old First and Friends of Old First, Let’s not forget that just because it’s summer, our Outreach Ministry has NOT taken a break. To date, we’re in need of toiletry items for our Saturday Morning Breakfast program. Specifically, we’re in need of men’s underwear, socks, travel size...
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