FEC Kids Volunteers Needed! We are actively recruiting teachers and helpers for Sundays. Please email feckids@firstevan.org if you are interested in serving!

Here are the specific needs:
• Nursery (both hours)
• Sunday School (PreK, 1st grade)
• Children's Church (2-year-olds)
• Subs for all ages

First Evan Prayer Focus, Sundays, 5:00–5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Every Sunday afternoon you are invited to the First Evan Prayer Focus as we pray specifically for our transition. We will use the prayer guide found at the info desks. Click here to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 863 8809 4094
Passcode: 758395

Student Life Camp, Monday–Friday, June 26–30, Wilderness at the Smokies Resort, Sevierville, TN | Cost: $475 ($75 deposit with fundraising opportunities). Students will be attending a week long conference-style camp where we will be led in worship by Vertical Worship and will hear from session speakers Kris Dolberry and David Platt. We will be staying at the Wilderness at the Smokies Resort. During this week, students will focus on growing in understanding of the trinity and building our community together. Contact Jake Ferwerda with questions. Register by Tuesday, January 31 here.

Midweek at First Evan, Wednesdays, now–April 26 (no meeting March 15). Don’t limit your connection with First Evan to Sunday only! Join us for Midweek to enrich your spiritual walk and deepen your relationships with others in our fellowship. There is something for everyone. It starts with dinner at 5:00 p.m., then we have activities for all ages from 6:15–8:00 p.m. Menu: Fried and Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Blend, Garden Salad, and Southern Homestyle Thrown Roll OR Fiesta Chicken Soup and Salad Bar. Dessert: Pecan Pie. Click here for details.

Global Missions Conference, February 19–February 26. Speakers: Roger Lowther (MTW, Japan) and Frank Fortunato (OM, USA). The theme of the conference flows from the verse, “All the nations you have made shall come and worship you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name” (Psalm 86:9 ESV). The emphasis will be on worship and how worship propels missions. Details here.

KMC 2023 - “Made to Worship: Glorifying God Through the Arts,” Friday–Sunday, February 24–26 (For 4-year-olds–5th graders. Childcare for Age 3 and Under.) Kids will learn about our Maker and our call to make—including the call to "make disciples." We will hear from several "makers" to hear their testimonies on how God has used their gifts and talents to glorify Him and to share the gospel. Register by February 8 here. Register here for childcare.

Equipping Parents Dinner, Friday, February 17, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall | Speaker: Jason Ellis. Parents of all ages, join us as we gather for dinner and open God's Word to discuss how to share the Truth of the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ with those that think truth is relative and to arm our children with confidence in what is true. Jesus Christ Himself is the way, the TRUTH, and the life! We will enjoy soup, salad, and baked potato bar form Jason's Deli and then hear from guest speaker, Jason Ellis. Pizza dinner and childcare will be provided for children 5th grade and younger. Register here.

Going Deeper, Wednesdays, January 11–March 8, 6:15–8:00 p.m., A111. Come to the Wednesday night elective, GOING DEEPER, to better understand the depths of Daniel 7–12 and more. Bonus: You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss implications of what is taught. Want to translate the Book of Daniel into dynamic life change? Pastor Jim Fleming will shed some light on what God says we need to know about our future. No pre-registration required—these are all open sessions. Come to one or come to all. Have questions? Contact Paige Poloni at ppoloni@firstevan.org. 

Sharing Spiritual Conversations (Men's Outreach Group), January 11–April 26, 6:15–8:00 p.m., E111. Evangelism and discipleship shouldn't be done in isolation! Come to hear and share spiritual conversation stories that are happening now. We also discuss proven ways to engage the lost that are Biblical, clear, and not awkward. Let's live to the fullest as we seek the Kingdom together. Contact Chuck Dalton with questions or interest at chuck@chuckdalton.com.

Men's Bible Study “The Book of Isaiah, Part 2” led by Buddy Jones, Mondays, January 30–May 1, 2023 6:30–8:00 p.m., E135 and Wednesdays, February 1–May 3, 2023, 6:30–7:30 a.m., Zoom. Isaiah is known as the “Prince of Prophets” and his prophecy is the most theologically significant book in the Old Testament. The format includes weekly study assignments, small group discussion, and lecture. We will be studying Isaiah 40–66. New men are welcome. Contact Buddy Jones at buddyjones0@gmail.com.

FEC Kids Midweek, Wednesdays, January 11–March 8, 6:15–7:30 p.m.,*Preschool, C-Wing | K–5th Grade, Gym (*available until 8:00 p.m.). Our weekly Midweek program builds on our Sunday morning lesson and looks at what it means to live for Christ, K–5th graders will have theme nights, scripture memory work, discipleship groups, games, and guest speakers! Our preschoolers will reinforce Sunday's lesson and participate in crafts and play. New to Midweek this semester? Sign up here.

Student Ministries Midweek, Wednesdays, January 11–March 8, 6:15–8:00 p.m., Impact (6th–8th grade, E226) | Common Ground (9th–12th grade, E202). Midweek is a place for students to meet together and have the opportunity to grow in their relationship with Jesus, their friends, and their adult small group leaders. Each week we meet to connect with one another through food, worship, teaching, and small group time. Details here.

National Partner of the Week (January 29–February 4): Nadim Costa, NEO Leaders, Lebanon. Click here for praises and prayer requests.

Memphis Ministries Partner of the Week (January 29–February 4): Binghampton Christian Academy. Click here for praises and prayer requests.

FEC Kids Worship—We welcome all children (3-year-olds–2nd grade) to join us in the Chapel for Children's Church prior to the sermon. Parents may pick their children up in the Chapel after the service.

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