At First Church we seek opportunities to serve our neighbors; our neighbors in Jefferson City and our neighbors around the globe. We have a variety of mission and outreach opportunities. Take a look at ways in which you can become involved. We invite you to plug in!
Appalachian Outreach
AO is a covenant ministry partner with First Church. It serves the local community in many ways, including a home repair ministry, a shelter and ministry center for families in need, a food pantry, a clothing (and household goods) ministry, a computer ministry, among others. The brothers and sisters in the First Church family work alongside others in all areas of Appalachian Outreach. If you’d like to plug into this dynamic outreach, contact:
The Rescue Ministries is an international covenant ministry partner with First Church. It seeks to rescue abandoned and orphaned children in the Philippines and operates Wesley Home for Youth in Liloan on the island of Cebu. In addition to prayers and funds for the ministry efforts, you can find folks in the mission field in the Philippines once or twice a year. To find out more or to plug into this ministry, contact:
Knit Wits — when someone is in need of comfort and a reminder of God’s presence around them, the Knit Wits are ready to offer hand-made prayer shawls. This opportunity is especially good for people with knitting, crocheting, or sewing gifts to offer. To find out more or to plug into this ministry, contact:
Financial support opportunities: Sometimes plugging in with time is a challenge. The opportunity to support missions financially is a viable alternative and/or supplement for being involved. Financial gifts left in the offering plate can be designated for support of any ministry, including mission partners:
