As we read God's word and grow in God's spirit we come to understand that God calls us not only into relationship with him through his Son, but also into relationship with others. God continually reached beyond the borders of Israel to give his blessing to all humanity (1 Kings 17.) Jesus continually went out of his way to serve and bless the outsider, the lame, the sick, the hungry, the prostitute, and those on the fringe of society. (Mat 25:34-45.)

We, at First Christian Church, take very prayerfully and seriously our call to Outreach. It is our response and responsibility as Christians to look beyond our own needs and wants and humbly serve with our Lord, Christ Jesus, to build God's kingdom on earth.

Outreach is more than just giving of your financial resources. Outreach is getting involved and volunteering your time and energy to make a difference in someone's life. We expect all our members to become involved with one of the many Outreach opportunities at FCC.

We invite you to learn more about our Outreach opportunities through the descriptions below or by contacting the church office for further information.

• Angel Tree - Take a name from the FCC Angel Tree during Christmas and purchase a gift for a child whose parent or parents are in prison.
• Boys/Girls Club - Volunteer to work with youth (tutoring/mentoring) after school and during the summer months at the Boys/Girls Club in Jefferson City.
• CROP Walk - Walk and raise money to help fight hunger locally and throughout the world.
• East School Partnership - 1) Student Mentor - Mentor or tutor a student (grades 1-5) one hour per week at East Elementary during the school year. 2) After School Programs - Lead an after-school program demonstrating life skills to students.
• "Family to Family" - Assist a family in need with assistance from FCC.
• Food Closet - Organize and distribute grocery items on Tuesdays.
• "From the Heart" - Donate and help assemble kits of health products and school supplies to needy families in central Missouri and throughout the world.
• "Habitat for Humanity" - Volunteer to work a variety of construction jobs or prepare refreshments for workers.
• Heart Walk - Raise money and walk to help support heart research (one afternoon a year).
• Meals on Wheels - Help serve meals to shut-ins in Jefferson City area.
• Participate in a Mission/Work Trip - Assist with rebuilding lives especially in disaster areas.
• Rickman Volunteer Day - A variety of opportunities to help make repairs at the Mid-America's Christian Church Camp and Conference Center in Jefferson City.
• Upward Basketball

1. Basketball/cheerleading coach or assistant coach - No previous experience required. If you can read, you can coach. It is a total commitment of 18 hours (ten one-hour practices and eight one-hour games during the months of Nov. - Feb.)
2. Concessions - Help organize and staff a concession stand 8am - 1pm on Saturdays (Jan. - Feb.)
3. Devotional Leader - You lead a 3 to 5 minute devotional at half time during each of one of Saturday's five games (8am -1pm).
4. Recreation Assistant - Paid high school student who helps with set up, running, and tear down of practices and games.
5. Prayer Team - Pray for the players, coaches, referees, and teams for 100 days throughout the season.
6. League Commissioner - Oversee the coaches and teams in one of the age groups. You monitor eight practice nights during the season (5pm- 8pm).
7. Referees - Officiate five one-hour games on Saturdays (8am - 1pm).
8. Registration - Assist wth player tryouts (two to four evenings in November).

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