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Opportunities to love and engage our neighbors! We want to continue to provide healthy and appropriate opportunities to love and engage our neighbors. Social distancing is important, of course, and we want to abide by the protocols being encouraged from local officials. If you’re able and willing, the wording of the “Safer in Homes” order still lends us the provision to serve the vulnerable and those in need. As much as ever, we desire to be Christians who embrace the least of these. Here are a few opportunities for you to consider:
1. Virtual Learning Center – We have several ministries that will facilitate a Virtual Learning Center for Shelby County Schools students, including Streets Ministries, Red Zone Ministries, and others. Volunteer needs include being a chaperone in a socially-distanced classroom, bringing snacks to these facilities to encourage students and staff, etc. If you’re interested in participating please email Andrew Beach at abeach@firstevan.org to get connected.
2. Uncommon Ground Equipping Elective – Uncommon Ground by Tim Keller is a collection of essays, from Christians in an array of professions, answering this important question: How can Christians interact with those around them in ways that show respect to those whose beliefs are radically different while remaining faithful to the gospel? We will offer this book study multiple times per week, both in person and on Zoom, with a maximum of eight people per offering. Click here to find more details and to register.
3. 40 Days For Life – Life Choices and the Memphis Coalition for Life have an annual prayer campaign. Registrants will pray in front of the CHOICES (1203 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN) building for a two-hour shift. First Evan is sponsoring each Tuesday from September 22–October 27, but you can sign up for any day between September 22 and November 1 here.
4. For the Kingdom Camp Feed the Block – Saturday, October 10, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. FTK is continuing to serve food to their Raleigh and Frayser neighbors through the Mid-South Food Bank. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts. Sign up here.
5. Red Zone Ministries Mid-South Food Bank Distribution, Tuesday, October 13, 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. First Evan will be providing ALL volunteers. Sign up here.