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.

Wednesdays, January 10–April 24 (No Meeting March 13), 6:15–8:00 p.m., E111 (Men's Outreach Community Group)
Bringing up the gospel may feel awkward or intimidating. It doesn't have to be! Join us as we share personal experiences and discuss creative on-ramps to spiritual conversations. Contact Chuck Dalton with questions or interest.

Wednesdays, 6:15–8:00 p.m., Choir Loft and Sanctuary

The Worship Ministry welcomes members and regular attenders who are interested in participating in the choir, worship team, student bands, and more. Contact Katelynn Bernardini for more information at kbernardini@firstevan.org.

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, 6:15–8:00 p.m., D114
A prayer guide is provided each week to assist in praying for our church, ministries, sick, bereaved, country, missionaries, and military. For more information, contact Chuck Downs.

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

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.

Wednesdays, April 17, 6:15–8:00 p.m., Chapel
The Greatest Story: Recap and Dessert Potluck

Wednesdays, January 10–May 1 (No meeting March 13), 6:15–8:00 p.m.
Impact (6th–8th grade), E226
Common Ground (9th–12th grade), E202
Providing a place for students to learn how to apply Biblical truths to their lives through engaging worship and service.
This year we are giving our students opportunities to engage with local Memphis Ministry Partners through informational sessions, corporate worship, prayer, exposure, and active service. Visit www.firstevan.org/students for full schedule.

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.

Wednesdays, 5:15–6:00 p.m., Common Ground (E202) and Impact (E226) Rooms

The Worship Ministry welcomes members and regular attenders who are interested in participating in the choir, worship team, student bands, and more. Contact Katelynn Bernardini for more information at kbernardini@firstevan.org.

Wednesdays, January 10–April 17, Chapel | Cost: $17.
Heart to Heart is a women's Bible study with small group discussion followed by large group lecture time. Everyone is welcome to continue or start the study this Spring. This semester we will move into the New Testament studying, “The Greatest Story: Read the Bible as One Story and Discover Your Place in God's Redemptive Plan” and we'll see clearly how the Old and New Testaments work together to tell the one story of the Bible and how God continues to prove His everlasting love and faithfulness to all of creation, especially through the life of Jesus Christ. Books are available the first week of January. Childcare and children’s programming available.

Register here

Wednesday, March 27 4:00–7:00 p.m., A124
By being a blood donor, individuals are truly giving the ultimate gift – LIFE! Giving this gift will provide patients the opportunity to create and share more precious moments to cherish with their caring loved ones!

You are encouraged to complete the Fast Track Health Questionnaire on the day of your drive, prior to coming out to donate. This will significantly expedite the donors processing time. Also please remind your potential donors to eat a good meal and drink plenty of water prior to donate. New donors, please contact Sam Hezlep at 901-486-6237. Sign up here.

Wednesdays, January 10–February 21, 6:00 p.m., The Meadows’ Home.
What does it mean to be grounded in the gospel? Join Break young adults weekly as we study through Colossians together and find out! We'll meet at Kary and Debra Meadows’ home. Contact Anies Kunda with questions and address.

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.

Wednesday, October 25, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Gym.

Dress up in your best costume (no scary costumes, please) and come enjoy a carnival with FEC Kids! We will have bounce houses, games, prizes, candy, and more! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. Can't wait to see you there!

Entry is one bag of candy per child. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

**We will need adults to help man the games and bounce houses, so be on the lookout for a Sign-Up Genius. This is a fun way for all the church to play together!**

Wednesday, October 25, 5:30–8:15 p.m. (Meet at and return to church) | Cost: $10 | Traveling to The Mid-South Maze (7777 Walnut Grove RdMemphis, TN 38120)
Common Ground and Impact are headed to the Corn Maze for Midweek! Meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. and we will hop in the vans and head to the corn maze at the Agricenter. Come dressed in your costume and bring $10 for your entry into the maze. We will return to the church at 8:15 p.m.