Mondays, 6:30–7:30 a.m., E234 (Gathering Place)
Join us for a time of prayer and breakfast. For more information, contact Hickman Ewing.

Saturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Common Ground Room (E202) | $5 Lunch (optional)
Scott Klusendorf of the Life Training Institute will present and facilitate an interactive training primarily for teens and families who are seeking to have a better understanding and handle on how to have graceful and truth-filled conversations about the sanctity of life. Register here by Tuesday, April 23.

Mondays, January 29–April 29, 6:30–8:00 p.m., E135 (Spurgeon Room) “Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon” led by Buddy Jones
These letters were written by the Apostle Paul to four New Testament churches. Paul told Timothy that the Scriptures are profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. We’ll look for those four benefits each week as we study these letters. The format includes weekly study assignments, small group discussion, and lecture.

Contact Buddy Jones at buddyjones0@gmail.com with questions.

Register here

Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 6:15–8:00 p.m., A109
Join us for a time of men’s fellowship and some woodworking as we build furniture for newly arriving refugees.  We are partnering with World Relief to build and deliver some basic furniture pieces (currently dining tables) for refugees coming from places like Ukraine, Cuba, and Central America.  The skill level required is minimal. Come make some saw dust and enjoy an evening where you can see the results of your labor. Feel free to bring your power drills if you have one.

Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 6:15–8:00 p.m., A121/122
Men, join us on Wednesday nights this semester as Steve Atkins, one of our Session elders, leads us on a study of the book of Acts. Acts walks us through the founding and history of the early church. What is the church really to be about? What is God’s plan and intention for it? What is our mission? How did those early followers of Christ spread the Gospel throughout the then-known world and establish the foundation upon which we continue to build to this day?

Midweek Fellowship Meal, Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Around 55 students are attending Student Life Camp this summer in Orange Beach, AL ($600/student). To raise funds for camp, we are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner with Live Auction and Silent Auction to raise money for Student Life Camp. Be on the lookout for students selling tickets!

Meal Cost:
$8/adult
$4/child (3–10 years old)
$40 family max
We take cash, checks, or Venmo @fecmemphis.

Silent Auction, Sunday, April 10–24, Fellowship Hall
There will also be a Silent Auction leading up to the Spaghetti Dinner. This portion will begin Sunday, April 10, and remain in the Fellowship Hall until April 24 at 5:00 p.m. The silent auction will then close at the start of the Spaghetti Dinner. Students will submit items or services to be bid on (some examples from last year, include handmade jewelry, crochet projects, paintings, handmade stationery, babysitting, lawn services, etc). 

Live Auction, Wednesday, April 24, Fellowship Hall
This event will, for the majority, be student run.

Wednesdays, January 31–May 1, 6:30–7:30 a.m., via Zoom (to be emailed) | “Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon” led by Buddy Jones
These letters were written by the Apostle Paul to four New Testament churches. Paul told Timothy that the Scriptures are profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. We’ll look for those four benefits each week as we study these letters. The format includes weekly study assignments, small group discussion, and lecture.

Contact Buddy Jones at buddyjones0@gmail.com with questions.

Register here

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.

Wednesdays, March 27–April 17, 6:30–8:00 p.m., A221
Join Josh and Jane Raspberry for a 4-week study on marriage. Entitled, Marriage in the Midst, this study seeks to provide practical principles that will help guide your marriage through the midst of the struggles and trials life can bring. Midweek programming/childcare available (birth–5th grade).

Wednesdays, January 10–April 17, 6:15–8:00 p.m., Spurgeon Room (E125)
If you have an adult child, you know that parenting doesn’t stop when a child reaches age 18. In many ways it gets more complicated. Both your heart and your head are as involved as ever, whether your child lives under your roof or barely stays in contact.  

Join us in a support group format as we study this insightful book, learn from and encourage each other. We’ll cover things like healthy and gracious boundaries, the difference between helping and enabling, supporting them when you don’t support their choices, relating to their significant other, living with a broken heart, and much more.  

Please purchase the book through Amazon or other retailer prior to the class beginning. A study/discussion guide will be provided.

SCHEDULED MEETINGS WITH PACE MCKEE

Tuesday, April 16
6:15 p.m. Family Ministry, Fellowship Hall
l7:30 p.m. Worship/Choir, Chapel          

Friday, April 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Common Ground Room (E202)
Join us for BBQ, fun, and fellowship! Compete in trivia, enter to win door prizes, enjoy building relationships with other First Evan couples. Childcare provided. Please register here by March 31 (space is limited).

Tuesdays and Throughout the Week

The purpose of this Prayer Focus is to pray for our pastor search committee and our next pastor.

We are asking you to pray every Tuesday until we call our next pastor. Weekly prayer guides will be emailed church-wide.

Quarterly on Sundays, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Chapel
Next Meeting: Sunday, March 3
Join us in intercessory prayer for our world, country, county, city, and church. For more information, contact missions@firstevan.org.

Tuesday, January 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Fellowship HallCost: $7/person or $50/table | Speaker: Josh Raspberry, Pastor of Family Ministry
Join us for an evening of fish, food, and fellowship. Purchase tickets in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 28. Questions: Contact John Dawson, 682-8452, Sammy Bell, 210-7958, or email men@firstevan.org.

Sunday, January 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Lunch provided, no childcare.
Evangelism and discipleship should be a normal aspect of following Jesus. Everyday CoJourner is a set of training sessions that makes outreach simple and relational. Each session brings the whole picture together but they are not prerequisites to one another. In this third training, you will learn to:

• identify a God-prepared person

• disciple a new believer, and 

• create a personal evangelism plan.

Register at www.firstevan.org/ec3

Saturday, January 20, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. via Zoom OR
In-person on Sunday, January 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m., lunch provided, no childcare.

Whether it be hills, homes, temples, seashores, or storms on a boat, Jesus took every advantage of the situation. Praise!The Outreach team has decided that the uncertain weather and road conditions are unfit for driving. For Gabor's safety, we also agreed that he should NOT travel. This was unexpected, but not all is lost.Instead of cancelling the event, there are 2 options to still attend this training!  Thank you for being flexible!

Gabor Gresz will lead us through identifying a God-prepared person, discipling a new believer, and creating a personal evangelism plan.

Register here for one of these options:

• Saturday, January 20, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. via Zoom

• In-person on Sunday, January 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m., lunch provided, no childcare.

Note: Almost EVERY stocking is accounted for! Praise God! If you did not check out your stocking at the Reception Desk clipboard, please do so.

Sunshine Stockings for Seniors—Pick up one today!
Lining the reception desk you will see “Sunshine Stockings” for our homebound senior adults. Adopt a stocking as a family or partner with friends to honor our homebound members. Fill the stocking and then deliver with a smile to share a little joy this Christmas! Contact Kate Taylor for more details.

Sunday, December 24, 5:00–6:30 p.m.*, Sanctuary
Come worship with us! We will have special music, congregational singing, and a message from Pastor Taylor Park. This is a family service — no childcare. *Children arrive at 4:00 p.m. to dress up and prepare for their song!

Family Service – No childcare.

Sunday, December 24, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.

Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.

No Sunday School.

Wednesday, December 20, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Chapel | Refreshments will be provided.
Join us for an evening about Advent Art, including a presentation and fun group discussion as we look at the advent art from various cultures about the Virgin birth of our Savior, Jesus. Registration required at www.firstevan.org/annunciation.

Tuesday, December 5, 7:00–8:30 p.m., Zoom OR Sunday, December 17, 12:15-2:00 p.m., In person
Everday CoJourner: Step 2 We’ve learned simple, practice ways to start having meaningful conversations. In Step 2, we’ll celebrate what God has done through our application and encourage each other through hurdles. We’ll also share a simple tool to read the Bible with interested seekers and new believers. Register in the Fellowship Hall starting Sunday, November 26, or contact Steven Yeo (818-238-7241)

Sunday, December 10, 10:20 a.m., Fellowship Hall.
Bring your international friends and join us for food and fellowship right after the first Lessons and Carols service.

Sunday, December 10, 9:00 and 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.
International friends are invited to the International Brunch at 10:20 a.m. This service is presented by the Worship Choir, orchestra, soloists, and readers. As the hymn “Joy to the World” says, “Let earth receive her king, let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing!” Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.

No Sunday School.

Sunday, December 3, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall | Speaker: Sandy Willson, Pastor Emeritus, Second Presbyterian Church & Interim Director, The Gospel Coalition | Special music presented by Twyla Dixon and friends.
Come hear stories of God’s faithfulness and learn about the new Prime Time Ministry plan (for ages 55+). Donations appreciated. Registration is currently closed. Contact Paige Poloni with questions at ppoloni@firstevan.org.

Saturday, November 18, 9:00–11:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Live, Play, and Learn on Mission! Join us for a practical outreach training aimed at equipping First Evaners to confidently and comfortably share our faith through meaningful conversations with the non-believers in our lives. Let's unite in the mission of spreading the Gospel and fostering a closer, more vibrant community of believers. Childcare is available (register by November 12). Register in the Fellowship Hall beginning Sunday, October 29.

Wednesdays, November 1,8, and 15, 6:15–8:00 p.m., C210 (Second Floor, Children’s Wing)
Taylor Park will facilitate a series covering a range of family-related topics. Learn from a variety of speakers from both inside and outside the FEC family who will share their expertise and/or experience with us. In today’s culture can you truly be biblical in your marriage, parenting, and other relationships in the family? Can you give your family the foundation of truth that will be required to stand firm in the faith for generations to come—even as the world becomes increasingly hostile to our beliefs? Married, single, parent, or grandparent you’ll find things relevant to your own stage of life, and you will be able to share God’s truth with others.

No registration needed. Topics vary each week.

Sunday, September 24, 12:00–2:00 p.m., East Lawn.
Our annual picnic will have all the staples: John Dawson’s BBQ sandwiches, hotdogs, grilled corn on the cob, inflatables, rock wall, putting golf games, and more! Dress casually for church, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy fellowship with your church family!