Sundays, 6:30 p.m., Gina Hensley's Home
On (most) Sunday nights, join us for dinner and fellowship! Contact Kassie Sanborn for the address or more details.

Sunday, April 28, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Nick and Jo Anne Clark's Home
Calling all young professionals! Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we kick up our feet and share life together. Bring a friend! Contact Christie Taylor at 901-581-6547 or Jo Anne Clark at 901-409-8401 for more information.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Saturday, February 3, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall & Classrooms. Cost: $15. ($5 for hand embroidery) Women, join us for a morning of workshops, brunch, and fellowship. Register here by Sunday, January 28.

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 19, 5:30 p.m., The Hensley’s House.
Break, the young adult ministry, will enjoy dinner and a white elephant gift exchange. All young adults are welcome! Contact Kassie Sanborn for the address or more details.

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 17, 5:00 p.m., The Sherman’s House
Break and Global Friends will partner to host a Christmas party for international students in Memphis! There will be a meal, live music, and gifts! All young adults are welcome. 

Please pray for boldness for our young adults as we deepen our relationships with non-believers, and pray for hearts to be open to how God wants to speak to people during this Christmas season. 

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.

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.

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!

Sunday, September 17, 3:00–9:00 p.m., The Dease’s House.
Young adults, bring your floaties and come join us for a Break Pool Party! We will be grilling out afterwards. We hope to see you there! Contact Kassie Sanborn for the address or more details.

Sunday, August 13, 3:00–9:00 p.m., The Dease’s House.
Young adults, bring your floaties and come join us for a Break Pool Party! There will be Gus’s Chicken for dinner afterwards. We hope to see you there! Contact Kassie Sanborn for the address or more details.

Saturday, August 12, 6:00–9:00 p.m., East Lawn
The High School (Common Ground) and Young Adult Ministries (Break) are getting together for a few fun activities to get to know each other: bleaching t-shirts, playing cornhole, playing kickball, and playing flashlight tag. We’ll have snacks and tacos. Contact Kassie Sanborn for more details.

Tuesdays, June 6–July 25 (not meeting July 4), 7:00 p.m., The Hall's House. This summer, Break will read through The Reason for God by Tim Keller. We'll talk about how belief in God is sound and rational, and how to communicate that to others. Contact Kassie Sanborn for the address or more details.

Sunday, June 25, 3:00 p.m., The Ginn's House. Bring your floaties and come join us for a Break Summer Pool Party! There will be dinner afterwards. We hope to see you there! Contact Kassie Sanborn for the address or more details.

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., The Hall’s House

All young adults are welcome to join as we continue our Fair Game event throughout July. We have openly discussed young adult's questions such as: Did God create evil? Should guns be banned? Why is homosexuality treated differently than other sins in the church? and more! This is a safe and welcoming space. We hope to see you soon! Message Kassie Sanborn at ksanborn@firstevan.org for the address and/or detail.

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., The Hall’s House

All young adults are welcome to join as we continue our Fair Game event throughout July. We have openly discussed young adult's questions such as: Did God create evil? Should guns be banned? Why is homosexuality treated differently than other sins in the church? and more! This is a safe and welcoming space. We hope to see you soon! Message Kassie Sanborn at ksanborn@firstevan.org for the address and/or detail.