2026 projects and dates to be announced at the Love Out Loud Service Fair.
November 1 (during morning worship)
Matthew 25: 34-36
“Then the King will say to those on his right
‘I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.’
Then those who are going to say, Master what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you? Then the king will say, ‘I’m telling you the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me -- you did it to me.’”
Our team will be collecting new coats to help
meet the needs of children in the Denison
ISD. The team will work with the school
district to ensure every child is warm this
winter.
Leader: Shonda Cannon
Who: Students of DISD (3 years old through 12th grade)
The Need: Church members to drop off new coats (or monetary donations) at the church office.
Provide gift items to be able to provide a gift
bag for those in need who come through the
Center Cross ministry for meals and attend
their annual Christmas party.
Leader: Liz Suffron
When: December 19 at 11:00am
Who: Needy and homeless
The Need: Church members willing to donate
items for both men and women along with
helping package the items in gift bags. A list
of suggested items will be provided.
A place for parents to shop for Christmas toys to fill
the needs of our Love Out Loud projects.
Leader: Katrina Burden
When: TBD
Where: Christian Life Center
The Need: Donations of new fun gifts for children
of all ages - infants through teens. Volunteers to
work the toy store during shopping hours, and assist
with shopping for clothing needs and other gifts.
The purpose of this project is to help make
December a little easier for Denison families
by providing several meals throughout the
month.
Leader: Carolyn Ramsey
When: December 5, 12, 19
Where: Various Denison Homes
The Need: Members who will prepare meals
in the FBC kitchen and others who will serve
by building relationships with these families
by delivering meals to their homes.
The purpose is to not let any child go without
Christmas. We will reach out to residents of The
Eastside Apartments to help in providing Christmas
toys to children.
Leader: Stephanie Wines
When: TBD
Where: Eastside Community Center
The Need: Team members with a heart for
ministering to the needs of families, as well as team
members to cook and help set up prior to the event.
Shoppers to fulfill wish lists collected at the party.
This outreach project will warm up the Mauk
Circle Community Center as we minister to
the seniors of this government housing
division by providing gift bags filled with
socks, scarves, games, puzzles, and extra
surprises.
Leader: Rochelle Compaore
When: December 12, 2026 9:00am - 12:00 pm
Where: Mauk Circle Housing Project
The Need: Team members with the heart to
minister to seniors who live alone, many of
whom will spend this Christmas season
alone.
We will provide free oil changes for single moms and
widows one Saturday in December. While the guys
service the cars, our ladies will host our “customers”
in the CLC with brunch and prayer.
Leaders: Steve Suffron
When: December 5, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm
Who: Single mothers/windows in Denison
The Need: At least four men who can perform oil
changes in teams of two; an intake person and driver
(could be one person); ladies who will meet and offer
a prayer and/or testimony to the women who come.
A-caroling we’ll go as our team sings a few
Christmas favorites. We will carol at the homes of
the widowed of our church. On a day of your choice,
we also need a few team members who are willing to
visit FBC’s nursing home members to deliver care
packages.
Leader: Ryan Dickson
When: December 13, 2026 (after morning worship)
The Need: Whether you have perfect pitch or just
make a joyful noise, this team will have an
appreciation and a heart for caring for those who
have paved the way before us. Our team is open to
children, teens, and adults, so it’s a perfect
opportunity for families and individuals.
Laundry Love is an opportunity to help people who
may be struggling financially by assisting them with
the cost of doing their laundry. Relationships are
built, and we hope to bless those we meet with more
than the quarters we put into the machines. Our
desire is to identify and meet the needs of these
laundromat patrons as we show Christ’s love
through this random act of kindness.
Leader: Terry McKearan
When: December 5 & 12 & 19, 2026
Where: Various Denison Laundromats
The Need: Team members who can listen and
carry on a conversation with a stranger, help fold
clothes, and perhaps assist a child with homework.
The Eastside Community Center will be abuzz with love and laughter as our team gathers with the children and their families for holiday festivities. We’ll provide bus transportation for each family to the Holiday Lights at Loy Lake Park. While they are waiting their turn, each child will enjoy Christmas music, crafts and a light meal in the community center with our team members.
Leader: Stephanie Lawrence
When: Monday, December 9th - 5:30 pm
Where: Eastside Community Center
The Need: Team members with a heart for ministering to the needs of families.
The Heritage Park Apartment Community Center will be abuzz with love and laughter as our team gathers with the children and their families for holiday festivities. We’ll provide bus transportation for each family to the Holiday Lights at Loy Lake Park. While they are waiting their turn, each child will enjoy Christmas music, crafts and a light meal in the community center with our team members.
Leader: Michele Syler
When: Monday, December 16th - 6 pm
Where: Heritage Park Apartment Community Center
The Need: Team members with a heart for ministering to the needs of families.
The Creekmore Apartments will come alive with the Christmas spirit as our team members bring a block party style holiday event to these residents. We will provide a cookout, games for all, crafts for the kids and even some live music.
Leader: Russell Petty
When: Saturday, December 14th - Noon
Where: Creekmore Apartments
The Need: Team members with a heart for serving other families in a block party.