“Mystery Island: Discovering the Meaning of Life” VBS Celebration Sunday, June 11, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary

Focus Newsletter — We hope you enjoy the Summer 2023 issue of the First Evan Focus E-Newsletter! Click here to read articles from our team and hear about upcoming church events from our various ministries.

FEC Kids Summer Sundays— We will pause our regular curriculum schedule this Summer to review all of the Old Testament and memorize the New Testament books of the Bible this summer before we start in the New Testament beginning August 6 with Promotion Sunday.
• Nursery  & 2's Classes: Nursery
• Current 3's and 4's Preschool Classes: C108
• Rising 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders: C210
• Rising 4th/5th Grade Girls: C209
• Rising 4th/5th Grade Boys: C203

Discover First Evan Class and Lunch, Sunday, June 25, 12:00–2:00 p.m., E234. This class is offered to those interested in learning more about First Evan or desiring membership. Attending the class in no way obligates you to join, but it is the first step toward membership. Childcare will be provided, but you must register by Sunday, June 18 here. Lunch is being provided for both adults and children. For questions or additional information, please contact Jacki Stieferman.

Please use caution when accessing the Sanctuary from the west entrance ramp. Scaffolding will be in place a couple of weeks to repair our air conditioning system. Please keep children away from these stairs and scaffolding.

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

Summer Safari, Mondays and Thursdays, June 15–July 27 (closed July 3), 9:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m., First Evan. Join us for summer fun! Rising Kindergarten–rising 5th grade may register for this two-day/week program where we will learn about God through hands on STEM projects and fun field trips. Contact Jill Tyson for available spots. Pricing details here.

Women's Ministry Summer Refreshments — We will have various opportunities throughout the summer for fellowship and learning. Click here to view the options and to register.

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

Garden Gathering: Vegetable Gardening, Thursday, June 8, 10:00 a.m., Linda Reyle’s Home, 9658 Dove Meadow Cv. E., Germantown, TN. These are informal gatherings at a host home to share a love for gardening. Mary Minor will share a devotional, then Linda Reyle will share how to plant and grow vegetables; all a part of a healthy diet. Light refreshments provided. Limit: 30.

Global Partners of the Week (June 4–10): Brian and Joanne Parks, Middle East. Click here for praises and prayer requests.

Memphis Ministries Partner of the Week (June 4–10):  Youth Striving for Excellence. 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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