First Presbyterian Church has a rich tradition and vibrant continuing life in serving those in most need in our local community and in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ both far and wide. We see missions as an extension of our worship, where we are sent out to love God and love our neighbor. We are so glad that you are interested in learning more about local and global programs and partners who help us take the gospel into ALL the world.
The river
The River is a place for ALL women to help themselves through core services that provide basic needs and support services that assist in living self sufficiently. We are open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. Since opening our doors on October 4, 2004, The River has served over 1,000 women and children in need. Many are without support networks and are at severe risk of falling between the cracks into greater poverty, homelessness, and desperation. The River has several core programs developed to meet the basic and supportive needs of the women and children we serve. For some women, The River is a stepping stone to self-sufficiency. For most women, The River assists in meeting basic needs on a daily basis. Guests value The River for its comprehensive and unique programs and for the compassionate and respectful manner in which they are offered. We believe that every woman has gifts and strengths that she can build on to be successful. It is our hope that The River can bring new life!
For more information contact Stacy Larsen, Executive Director 423-926-8111
Ministry of First Presbyterian Church
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Melting Pot (Good Samaritan) Lunch
We help with your community lunchtime feeding program at the Melting Pot ministry located in the basement of Munsey Church on every 3rd Monday of the month. Bring chips, individually-wrapped sandwiches in zip-lock bags, or bananas to the FPC church office by 9:45am, come to help serve, or both!
Appalachia Service Project
Appalachia Service Project is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. Appalachia Service Project envisions the eradication of substandard housing in Central Appalachia and the transformation of everyone who comes in contact with this ministry. ASP provides one of the most rewarding structured service opportunities in the nation — bringing thousands of volunteers from around the country to rural Central Appalachia to repair homes for low-income families.
For more information visit: www.asphome.org
Intervarsity
InterVarsity is a vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. For over 75 years, InterVarsity has had a vital presence on hundreds of college campuses, courageously proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Savior, engaging in discipleship around Scripture, and loving people of every ethnicity and culture.
For more information visit: www.intervarsity.org.
Bucky's Pantry
A food pantry on ETSU's campus, serving students and retired faculty who suffer from food scarcity
For more information visit: www.etsu.edu/foodpantry
Family Promise
Helping low-income and unhoused families achieve sustainable independence
For more information visit: www.familypromisejc.com
Isaiah 117 House
Providing physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children in foster care awaiting parents
For more information visit: www.isaiah117house.com
Holston Prebyteryian Disaster Relief Fund
Enables Presbyterian congregations across the US to witness to the love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events
For more information, visit their website by clicking the image on the left
Holston Presbyterian Hunger Program
Contributing to the cents-ability program by collecting coins, this mission sends 2/3 of contributions to the general hunger fund and keeps 1/3 here to help hunger relief in our community
For more information, visit their website by clicking the image on the left
Loaves and Fishes
Annual Christmas dinner for low-income and unhoused neighbors to join in a celebration of Christ's love
For more information visit: www.loavesandfishestn.com
Partners in Community International (w/ Katie Taylor)
Serving God's purpose across the world. Accompanies, serves, and empowers organizations, faith communities, and individuals.
For more information visit: www.picimexico.com
Heifer International
Mission: to end global hunger and poverty by supporting and investing in farmers and their communities
For more information visit: www.heifer.org/about-us
2nd Harvest Food Bank
Feeding the hungry in North East Tennessee by securing and distributing food, and engaging with the community in the fight to end hunger
For more information visit: www.netfoodbank.org
FPCJC Winter Warming Center
A place for our unhoused neighbors to get out of the cold when temperatures are dangerously low. Warm food and drink are provided, giving us an opportunity to love our neighbors
Trinity Hope
Feeding thousands of hungry children. Teaching and cooking daily in Christian schools across Haiti
For more information visit: www.trinityhope.org/feeding-programs
Global Missions of First Presbyterian
FPC is on a Mission to Glorify God and we have been committed to the work of missions for over 150 years!
The Global Missions Team at First Presbyterian is an active group that meets once a month. We welcome visitors and new members at any time. First Presbyterian has a strong and long partnership with many global missionaries. We continue that history by supporting in prayer and in financial contributions. JOIN US! For more information, contact Gisele Linders.
Global Mission Partners
Check out more information about our partners and ways that you can learn more by clicking the tabs below.
Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Christian organization that provides aviation, communications, and learning technology services to more than 1,000 Christian and humanitarian agencies, as well as thousands of isolated missionaries and indigenous villagers in the world's most remote areas. Most recently in a jungle village in Papua, Indonesia.
Missionary support provided to:
Robert and Lynette DiCrasto
Brian and Connie Shepson
The Antioch Partners mission is to send out followers of Jesus to participate in God’s mission in the world. Most recently the Maasai Special Projects Fund, Kenya.
Missionary support provided to:
Cecily Strang
Fred Foy
Wycliff Bible Translators: Bringing the good news of Christ to people still waiting. Most recently to Brazil.
Missionary support provided to:
Doug and Ruth Baughman
Partners in Community International is to glorify God and expand his kingdom by educating and equipping Christian brothers and sisters. Mostly recently in Mexico.
Missionary support provided to:
Katie Taylor
ROCK Bridge Ministries invests in Kingdom development of Kenyan Communities of faith through discipleship, empowerment, and mobilization.
Missionary support provided to:
Zablon Kuria
Haiti Education Foundation provides support and education to the children of southern Haiti. 100% of donations go towards education, supplies, and the maintenance and construction of new schools.
Trinity Hope is a ministry that feeds thousands of hungry children, teachers and cooks each day in Christian schools spread throughout Haiti.
Missonary support provide to the St. Innocents School
Campus Outreach has a strong commitment to sharing the Gospel with unbelieving students on each campus. We believe that this is commanded and modeled all throughout scripture. https://www.cominneapolis.org/poteat
Missionary support provided to:
Paul is the Midwest Network Director for Campus Outreach. He oversees 8 Campus Outreach franchises including Minneapolis, St. Louis, Peoria, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Louisville, Lexington and Columbus.
Samm Poteat serves with the CO Serve team as the Midwest Network Women’s Coordinator. In her part-time position, she will help with assessments for staff teams, provide shepherding in the Midwest region, and facilitate training opportunities for the women's leadership throughout the Network
Flor Abojaladi serves in Germany baptizing and leading people to God in a sensitive areas.
