Upcoming Events
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 2, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
“Lift Up the Word – Light Up the World”
There will be in-person prayer in the Sanctuary or you can join us via livestream. We will be praying for these spheres of influence in our country: family, church, workplace, education, military, government, and arts, media & entertainment.
"For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him." 2 Samuel 22:29-31For more details, visit: www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
First Evan Prayer Focus
Sundays, 5:00–5:30 p.m. via Zoom: Meeting, ID: 863 8809 4094; Passcode: 758395.
Please join us as we pray for First Evan and how the Lord may lead us into the future. Click here to join the meeting. For more information, contact Jim Pendleton.
Worship Service Intercessors
Sundays, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Prayer Room (D106)
Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer…” Pray for our pastors, worship leaders, and congregation during the Sunday morning worship service. Will you consider committing to pray as our church gathers? You only need to commit once or twice a year. For more information, contact Kate Patrick at 685-0171 (home) or 496-6570 (cell).
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
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.
Pastoral Search Prayer Focus
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.
MCFL “40 Days for Life” Prayer Vigil
Tuesdays, February 20–March 19, 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Shifts Outside of Planned Parenthood (2430 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN).
This is a sidewalk prayer vigil for the lives of the unborn led by Memphis Coalition for Life. You will pray alongside a sidewalk advocate as he or she reaches out to people with hope and life-preserving options. First Evan covers all day every Tuesday. Sign up at www.firstevan.org/40daysforlife.
World Prayer Focus
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.
Life Choices: Bottles for Life
Fundraiser for Life Choices – Pick up & return bottles by February 11!
First Evan celebrates the Sanctity of Human Life month with Life Choices by raising awareness and support for the cause of saving unborn babies, mothers, and their families. Pick up a bottle, fill it (coins, cash, or check), and bring them back by Sunday, February 11. Available at the Connect Center & Fellowship Hall table.
World Prayer Focus
Meets quarterly on Sundays, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Chapel
Join us in intercessory prayer for our world, nation, county, city, and church. For more information, contact missions@firstevan.org.
40 Days for Life - Sidewalk Vigil
Tuesdays, October 3–31, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., outside of Planned Parenthood (2430 Poplar Ave.)
40 Days for Life is a prayer vigil led by Memphis Coalition for Life to end abortion. First Evan will stand on the sidewalk every Tuesday. You can volunteer for an hour-long shift with a partner at www.firstevan.org/40daysforlife.
Missions Lunch
12:00–2:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Join us as we share a meal and hear from our partners serving in the Middle East.