Local Outreach
25
years ago Jim and Karen recognized their need for a savior when a neighbor told
them about Jesus Christ. Their new life was (and is) so important to them they
wanted to know how to share what they had found with others. They learned to do that through Evangelism
Explosion (EE). 18years ago they came to First Friends and brought EE with
them. Since then they have faithfully trained others to share the good news of
Jesus and new lives, symbolized by white carnations on the altar, are regularly
celebrated. If you want to share the good news too then get involved with
EE!
Right from the start, First Friends and the Pregnancy
Support
Center have been working together to
save
Canton's
unborn babies. Back in 1984, FFC and High Mill church were the first sponsors of what was then called Crisis
Pregnancy Support Center of Stark County. The center was located in our old
building on
31st Street
NW. FFC
continues to partner with PSC both financially and with prayer coverage. Today
you can find our members at both of PSC's locations (22nd St NW and Cleveland Ave NW) teaching,
counseling, praying and coming alongside women (and their partners) who find themselves
in an unplanned pregnancy. If helping
others choose life or heal from their past choices is important then this is
the place for you!
Since 1986 Refuge of H
ope has been providing a hot meal, a safe bed, help to
start over, and the love of Christ with homeless men in Canton. It also
provides food and guidance to poor and homeless women and children.
You will find FFC members volunteering in the kitchen and serving meals. There is
a box at the FFC Welcome Center for food needs (see the bulletin for
specifics). If you've helped with the hygiene kit drive in the past . . . Thank
You! If you like to cook, have a heart to help a man start over, or just
want to offer an ear and a smile of encouragement after a hard day, the men at
Refuge of Hope are waiting for you!
Young
Life, Wyldelif
e, Campaigners, Camp! AAH memories for so many of us. The kids
and the music may have changed but Young Life's commitment to bringing young
people to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ hasn't. From leading area
clubs to running in the annual 5K fundraiser FFC members are involved in YL in
many ways. So, if U <3 kidz YL is
4 U! :D
To date Habitat for Humanity has built over 340 houses, creating homes for more than 1,500 individuals, the majority being children. This year our goal is to build approximately 25 houses; 6 in Massillon, but the majority right here in the City of Canton. We have approximately 39 families in various stages of our family services ministry. Through our program they are being taught financial planning through Financial Peace University, the dangers of predatory lending and basic home maintenance as well as the building skills they acquire through the sweat equity hours every member is required to fulfill prior to obtaining their house. As in Acts 6, we exist to implement the teachings of Christ our Savior in practical, tangible ways. We do this by working alongside the local body of Christ - His church - to be Christ's hands and feet. To find out more information or to get involved contact Habitat for Humanity!