Featured Events
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
Friday, October 30, 5:30pm
Join us for a fun and meaningful Packing Party on Friday, Oct. 30, at 5:30pm. Come help pack hundreds of shoeboxes, pray over them, and share in the joy of sending hope and God’s love to children around the world. All the necessary supplies have been provided, we just need willing hands.
A FREE supper will be provided!
To sign up, click the button below or email gwallace@firstfriends.org
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Nov. 7, 3–5pm
👫 For Attendees:
Bring the whole family for a safe and exciting trick-or-treating experience! Walk from car to car in our church parking lot, collecting treats and enjoying the festive, decorated trunks. Costumes are encouraged (nothing scary, please!) You will also have the chance to vote for your favorite trunk!
🚙 For Trunk Hosts:
Want to join the fun in a bigger way? Decorate your car’s trunk and hand out candy to the kids! Whether you choose a Bible story theme, a fall harvest scene, or something fun and family-friendly, we can’t wait to see your creativity. Set-up begins at 2pm, candy will be provided. The annual trophy will go to the “favorite trunk”, voted on by attendees!
Email tforsythe@firstfriends.org to sign up your car.
Baptism
Sunday, November 22
Sunday, November 22 we will be having water baptisms during both services. A one time class is required. If you are interested in being baptized please call or email Nancy at npetroff@firstfriends.org or 330.966.2800.
OCC Boxes
Boxes available at the church NOW are are due back November 15.
Your shoebox will be an expression of God’s love to a child and may be the only gift he or she receives. So plan to pack quality items that will last. Be sure to make them FUN, adding a “wow” item the child will love; FULL, with no empty space; and PERSONALIZED so that each is unique, prayed over, and includes a note of encouragement.
STEP 1 Shoebox: Pickup a shoebox at the church.
STEP 2 “Wow” Item: Select a quality “wow” toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal to bless a child.
STEP 3 Other Gifts: Pack your box full with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. Click the link below for ideas on items to include.
STEP 4 Pray: Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. Include a personal note and photo to delight the heart of the child.
STEP 5 Donate $10: A donation of $10 per box is critical to cover shipping and other project costs. For easiest processing you can give online. If you use our Follow Your Box feature online, you can also discover the destination of your shoebox!
STEP 6 Return: Drop off your shoebox back at the church by November 15.