Upcoming Events
Trail Life Meeting
Meet every other Tuesday, beginning April 30, 6:00–7:15 p.m., First Evan, Impact Room (E226)
For dads and boys in kindergarten through middle school. Contact troop leader Mark Mazzone at 901-238-6370 or markmtraillifetn4170@outlook.com. Find details about Trail Life USA at www.traillifeusa.com/program-overview.
Child Dedication
If you are interested in dedicating your child, please sign up by Sunday, April 21 here.
We are very excited that you are interested in dedicating the precious gift of a child to Him. Our hope at First Evan is that this special event in your lives will be memorable and the beginning of your relationship with the church and your family.
Once you have filled out and submitted the registration form, we will contact you to schedule the required Child Dedication interview with one of our pastors. Our desire is to come alongside you as you journey into the wonderful responsibility of parenting.
(Please know that space in each service may be limited and will be on first-come, first-serve basis.)
If you have any questions, email Jill Hopkins.
VBS “The Great Jungle Journey”
Monday–Friday, June 3–7, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | For Rising K–5th Grade | No Cost.
At this year’s VBS, we will embark on a jungle cruise with curriculum from Answers in Genesis. On The Great Jungle Journey, we will travel from Genesis through Revelation learning all about God’s plan through His Word. Be on the look out…we’ll be boarding our cruise before you know it, and you won’t want to miss the adventure! Register April 14-May 15 at www.firstevan.org/vbs.
Summer Safari 2024: Maker Fun Factory
Mondays and Thursdays, June 13–July 25, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., First Evan | For rising PreK 4-6th Grade | Register by May 19
We have expanded our ages to include children ages PreK 4 through rising 6th grade, and we are excited about all the fun we will have this summer on Mondays and Thursdays here at First Evan! Summer Safari is a drop-off program from 9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. with 2 summer sessions.
At “Maker Fun Factory,” we will have songs, STEM activities, games, crafts, field trips, and more, and we will of course learn about Jesus Christ and HIS great love for the world He made! It is the desire of our ministry to come alongside parents to help provide the structure, peer interaction, and fun kids need for a healthy, enjoyable summertime.
The cost is $150/session, or $250 for both sessions—so that’s $25/child per day—plus an activity fee of $25/child per session. Financial aid is available for members and regular attenders of First Evan. We are looking forward to having you! Email Kate Taylor ktaylor@firstevan.org for more details.
FEC Kids Worship Hour
FEC Kids Worship Hour, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This time is a review of the Sunday School lesson and a time of worship with an emphasis on helping kids develop a deeper love of Christ. Nursery available for children ages 2 and under.
In effort to further encourage family discipleship, starting on Promotion Sunday, August 6, elementary-aged children (K–5th) will attend the worship service with their families. The Chapel will be available for children at any time. Children’s sermon notes will include two new questions each week to discuss over lunch or on your way home from church on Sunday morning. We are also re-stocking the resource shelves at each entrance to the Sanctuary.
Children’s Church will be available for preschool-aged children. Preschoolers will stay in their Sunday School classes and their teachers will walk them to our new Children’s Church room downstairs in the C-wing.
Contact feckids@firstevan.org with questions.
• Nursery (0–2 years old): 1st floor Main Building
• PreK (2–5 years old): 1st floor C Building
• Elementary (K–5th grade): Corporate worship with families in the Sanctuary
FEC Kids Sunday School
Sunday School, 9:30–10:30 a.m. (Nursery–5th Grade), Nursery and C-Wing.
On Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., we offer FEC Kids Sunday School for Preschool–5th grade. This is where the bulk of our Bible study takes place. We want kids to learn who God is. Nursery available for children ages 2 and under.
• Nursery (birth–2 years old): 1st floor Main Building, Nursery
• PreK (2–5 years old): 1st floor C Building
• Elementary (K–5th grade): 2nd floor C Building; Check in on 1st floor
Trail Life Kickoff Cookout
Tuesday, April 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Richard Marsh's Home
Dads and boys in kindergarten through middle school interested in Trail Life are invited to join us for a cookout to kick off the year. Contact troop leader Mark Mazzone at 901-238-6370 or markmtraillifetn4170@outlook.com. Find details about Trail Life USA at www.traillifeusa.com/program-overview.
FEC Kids Midweek
Wednesdays, January 10–April 17, 6:15–7:30 p.m.* | No Cost
Our Midweek program will build our Sunday morning lesson and looks at what it means to live for Christ. Programming offers a variety of age-appropriate activities for children ages birth through 5th grade. Ages 0–2 will attend childcare with Mrs. Angel, who will teach through the attributes of God as seen in each week's Gospel Project lesson. Ages 3–5 will go on a learning adventure with Cubbie the puppet, who will be studying and memorizing New City Catechism. Kindergarten through 5th grade will continue Awana programming with Mrs. Kelley and her team of Awana leaders. New students welcome! Come join the fun.
For more information, please contact feckids@firstevan.org.
Register here for FEC Kids Midweek.
Register here for Childcare.
• Childcare (0–2 years old): 1st floor C Building
Available from 7:30–8:00 p.m. for kids with parents participating in on-campus electives or volunteering.
• PreK Teaching (3–5 years old): 1st floor C Building
• Elementary Awana (K–5th grade): 2nd floor C Building, C212 check-in
*Childcare is available for children ages 2 and under for adults participating in Midweek activities and from 7:30–8:00 p.m. for those with participating parents.
Meetings with Pace McKee
SCHEDULED MEETINGS WITH PACE MCKEE
Tuesday, April 16
6:15 p.m. Family Ministry, Fellowship Hall
l7:30 p.m. Worship/Choir, Chapel
FEC Kids Sunday School **Special Guests**
Sunday School, 9:30–10:30 a.m. (Nursery–5th Grade), Nursery and C-Wing.On Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., we offer FEC Kids Sunday School for Preschool–5th grade. This is where the bulk of our Bible study takes place. We want kids to learn who God is. Nursery available for children ages 2 and under.
• Nursery (birth–2 years old): 1st floor Main Building, Nursery
• PreK (2–5 years old): 1st floor C Building
• Elementary (K–5th grade): 2nd floor C Building; Check in on 1st floor
Special Guests during Sunday School, 9:30–10:30 a.m., C210/212.
Hi FEC Parents!
This Sunday, March 10, we have SPECIAL GUESTS!!!! Joe and Katie Hox will be teaching our elementary students and parents together! We will meet in C210-212 (CONNECT room at the top of the stairs); children will sit at the front and parents in the back.
Katie, who is Ken Boer's sister, began writing the book Who is Jesus: Forty Pictures to Share with your Family when she could not find the devotional resources she had in mind for her children. Her husband Joe, who is an illustrator, joined in, and together they created a fabulous resource designed specifically for Lent, but that is applicable all year round. They have graciously agreed to share their story and their talents of speaking, teaching, and drawing with us while they are here visiting family. The schedule for Sunday will be as follows:
9:30-9:40 Kids & Parents arrive in C210/212 (I will have toys set out for kids & snacks on tables for grown-ups while we wait for lesson to start)
9:40-10:00 Katie & Joe Hox speak and draw for children
(10:00 kids dismiss to choir practice with Mrs. Rachael Boer while parents remain in room)
10:00-10:30 Katie & Joe Hox speak to parents about family discipleship
10:30- Dismissal & pick up kids in Choir room down the hall
10:45- Worship service starts
FEC Kids Christmas Eve: Pizza & Practice
Thursday, December 21, 10:00 a.m., Chapel and Sanctuary. Rehearsal for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, followed by a casual lunch for moms and kids (on the playground if weather allows!)
Emmanuel: A Live Nativity
Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall.
Your family and friends are invited to join us for a special family Christmas celebration brought to you by FEC Kids. We will start our evening with a pizza dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Then at 6:30 p.m., a special guest will take us on a journey to a live nativity in the Gym where we will hear the story of Jesus' birth, sing Christmas carols, and pet live animals. We will end the night back in the Fellowship Hall with crafts, cookies, indoor s'mores, and hot chocolate.
FEC Kids Promotion Sunday
Sunday, August 6, 9:30 a.m., C-Wing and Nursery
Kids nursery–4th grade will promote to the next class. Elementary kids will enjoy Kona Ice and meet their teachers.
***Promotion Sunday Update: Children’s Church (10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m./ PreK only)***
In effort to further encourage family discipleship, starting on Promotion Sunday, elementary-aged children (K–5th) will attend the worship service with their families. The Chapel will be available for children at any time. Children’s sermon notes will include two new questions each week to discuss over lunch or on your way home from church on Sunday morning. We are also re-stocking the resource shelves at each entrance to the Sanctuary.
Children’s Church will be available for preschool-aged children. Preschoolers will stay in their Sunday School classes and their teachers will walk them to our new Children’s Church room downstairs in the C-wing.
Questions, contact feckids@firstevan.org.
Terrific Tuesday: Skating Party
Tuesday, August 1, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Cordova Skating Center (7970 Club Center Dr., Cordova, 38016). Join us for our end of summer skating party! Cost: Free. Contact Kate Taylor with questions.
FEC Kids End of Summer Skate Party
Thursday, July 28, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, Cordova Skating Center (7970 Club Center Dr, Cordova, TN 38016) FEC Kids celebration for all ages! Ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Email feckids@firstevan.org for more details.
FEC Kids Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June 21–July 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for fun & fellowship for all ages! Activities vary weekly. We will be on the East Lawn, unless weather permits.
Email feckids@firstevan.org for more details.
Family First Summer
Family First Summer
June 5–August 5, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Sanctuary (Rising 1st–3rd grade)
Our rising 1st–3rd graders will attend Sunday School from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and then parents will pick them up and bring them to the worship service. This is an exciting time for young families to teach their kids the “how’s and why’s” of worship, and we are eager to partner with you in that this summer! We will have "Sermon Notes" available for the kids each Sunday to help them keep track of what they are learning, as well as questions to help guide parents in leading further discussion at home. We want to encourage you as parents to embrace this time of learning together. The struggles are temporary—but the blessings can be eternal!
…And as a special summer treat, all FEC Kids (and parents) can have a popsicle as they head home! We will have popsicles outside under the portico every Sunday after church during the summer.
FEC Kids Pastor’s Pals
Thursday, July 21, 12:30–2:00 p.m., Meet at the Church.
Join us for a field trip for rising 1st–5th graders with Worship Pastor, Ken Boer. We will go to FunQuest in Collierville for bowling and pizza.
Email feckids@firstevan.org to sign up.
FEC Kids Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June 21–July 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for fun & fellowship for all ages! Activities vary weekly. We will be on the East Lawn, unless weather permits.
Email feckids@firstevan.org for more details.
Family First Summer
Family First Summer
June 5–August 5, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Sanctuary (Rising 1st–3rd grade)
Our rising 1st–3rd graders will attend Sunday School from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and then parents will pick them up and bring them to the worship service. This is an exciting time for young families to teach their kids the “how’s and why’s” of worship, and we are eager to partner with you in that this summer! We will have "Sermon Notes" available for the kids each Sunday to help them keep track of what they are learning, as well as questions to help guide parents in leading further discussion at home. We want to encourage you as parents to embrace this time of learning together. The struggles are temporary—but the blessings can be eternal!
…And as a special summer treat, all FEC Kids (and parents) can have a popsicle as they head home! We will have popsicles outside under the portico every Sunday after church during the summer.
FEC Kids Pastor’s Pals
Thursday, July 14, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Meet at the Church.
Join us for a field trip for rising 1st–5th graders with Executive Pastor, Taylor Park. We will drive to Sweet Lala's for a kitchen tour, cookie decorating class, and pizza lunch. (Limited to 24 kids)
Email feckids@firstevan.org to sign up.
FEC Kids Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June 21–July 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for fun & fellowship for all ages! Activities vary weekly. We will be on the East Lawn, unless weather permits.
Email feckids@firstevan.org for more details.
Family First Summer
Family First Summer
June 5–August 5, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Sanctuary (Rising 1st–3rd grade)
Our rising 1st–3rd graders will attend Sunday School from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and then parents will pick them up and bring them to the worship service. This is an exciting time for young families to teach their kids the “how’s and why’s” of worship, and we are eager to partner with you in that this summer! We will have "Sermon Notes" available for the kids each Sunday to help them keep track of what they are learning, as well as questions to help guide parents in leading further discussion at home. We want to encourage you as parents to embrace this time of learning together. The struggles are temporary—but the blessings can be eternal!
…And as a special summer treat, all FEC Kids (and parents) can have a popsicle as they head home! We will have popsicles outside under the portico every Sunday after church during the summer.
FEC Kids Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June 21–July 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for fun & fellowship for all ages! Activities vary weekly. We will be on the East Lawn, unless weather permits.
Email feckids@firstevan.org for more details.
Family First Summer
Family First Summer
June 5–August 5, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Sanctuary (Rising 1st–3rd grade)
Our rising 1st–3rd graders will attend Sunday School from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and then parents will pick them up and bring them to the worship service. This is an exciting time for young families to teach their kids the “how’s and why’s” of worship, and we are eager to partner with you in that this summer! We will have "Sermon Notes" available for the kids each Sunday to help them keep track of what they are learning, as well as questions to help guide parents in leading further discussion at home. We want to encourage you as parents to embrace this time of learning together. The struggles are temporary—but the blessings can be eternal!
…And as a special summer treat, all FEC Kids (and parents) can have a popsicle as they head home! We will have popsicles outside under the portico every Sunday after church during the summer.
FEC Kids Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesdays, June 21–July 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for fun & fellowship for all ages! Activities vary weekly. We will be on the East Lawn, unless weather permits.
Email feckids@firstevan.org for more details.