First Presbyterian Church , Saginaw, Michigan
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First Presbyterian Church , Saginaw, Michigan
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Emergency Food DistributionFood is distributed from First Presbyterian church in two ways Good Neighbors Food Pantry Volunteers are needed to process application and manage food supplies, for the Emergency Food Pantry. Time required: 1 or 2 days per week, 8:45-11:15 am.
Deacons Food Baskets Volunteers assist the Board of Deacons in gathering, packing, and delivering baskets of Food at Christmas and Easter. Time required: 2-3 hours for packing, 1-2 hours for delivery; 2 days per year.
Food is distributed in our community at:
Hidden Harvest and Eastside Soup Kitchen open the new Hunger Solution Center Hidden Harvest and the Eastside Soup Kitchen are dedicated to alleviating hunger and addressing nutritional issues that affect many of our neighbors in the Tri-County area (Saginaw, Midland and Bay City). The concept behind this new center, through this collaborative effort between these two agencies, is to “champion anti-hunger issues, food conservation, meal assistance, nutritional education, health monitoring and food distribution”. This new center is currently working to raise $3.1 Million dollars for this 18,300 square foot building that will be located on the corner of Thompson and E. Genesee, about two blocks from the current location of the East Side Soup Kitchen in the Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church. If you would like more information about this project, would like to volunteer with serving meals, or want to know how to make a contribution, call 989-753-4749
Housing and SheltersFirst Presbyterian Church supports and works with agencies that work for better housing and that provide shelter for the homeless. Habitat for Humanity Saginaw Rescue Mission Underground Railroad ChildrenChildren can be served both in the church and in the community.
In the communityVolunteers are needed in many ways in our community. Here's some ways you can connect with children:- Your neighborhood school. Contact your school's principal to find out how you can help. - READ program - a program where adults read to children and help in developing a love of books and reading. Contact: ???? for more information. - Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Council - Contact the CAN council for opportunities. In the churchVolunteers are needed in many ways to assist with children's ministries. Volunteers must be willing to complete an application. Training is available for many of these positions.Sunday school Teachers, teacher aides, nursery volunteers- Full-year teacher: Time required: At-home preparation; Sunday school - 10:00-11:30 am weekly; Regular worship attendance. Team teaching allows for some weeks free. Must complete volunteer application. Short-term teacher: Time required: At-home preparation; Sunday school - 10:00-11:30 am weekly for 4-6 weeks; Regular worship attendance. Must complete volunteer application. Teacher's Aide: Time required: Sunday school - 10:00-11:30 am weekly (Sept-May or 4-6 week period during year); Must complete volunteer application.
Wednesdays-at-First Teacher: Time required: At-home preparation, Wednesdays-at-First 3:45-7:00 pm weekly Cook and Meal Preparation: Time required: Varies depending on food being prepared. Meals for Wednesdays-at-First are served at 5:15 pm.
Church Nursery Volunteer Read a book, serve snacks, rock a baby - whatever is needed to assist the Childcare Provider in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Time required: arrive 10:15 am - till end of service (around 11:30 am). Contact the church office if you are interested in being added to the schedule.
YouthYouth in our society have much need for positive role models and relationships with responsible and caring adults. See below for ways to serve for and with youth in our community and our church. In the communityIn the churchIn the churchVolunteers are needed to help the congregation maintain its business and its facilities. If you wish to serve in any of these capacities, please contact the name listed in each category. Facilities Maintenance Contact Penny Baldwin, Housekeeper, for more information about:.
Pastoral Ministries Contact Dr. Robert Emrich or Rev. Carol Miller for more information about:
Music Ministries Contact Greg Largent, Director of Music Ministries, for more information about:
Educational Ministries
Office Support Contact Marianne Lycka for information about:
Worship Ministries Contact Dr. Robert Emrich, Pastor, for more information about:
Church Leadership If you would like to serve as an Elder or Deacon, please contact Dr. Robert Emrich, Charles Richter, Clerk of Session, or Roger Krawczyk , Moderator of Deacons.
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