Love Out loud
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.’”
Providing radical levels of compassion across our community.
Jackets for Jackets
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
When: Various times based on need
Who: Students of DISD (3 years old through 12th grade)
The Need: Church members to drop off new coats by the church office. Team members to prepare the items to be distributed to local school age children.
Center Cross Project
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: Sunday, December 12th
Who: Needy and homeless
The Need: Church members will donate items for both men and women. A list of suggested items will be provided.
Adopt-A Student Project
Many international Grayson College students are unable to return to their home countries during Christmas break. During these four weeks, they are without campus food service, and many are without transportation.
Leader: Steve Suffron
When: December 9th - January 7th
Who: Grayson College International Students
The Need: Here’s how you can help:
Provide one home-cooked meal each week (4 meals), hosted at your home for 1-2 students.
Take the student(s) grocery shopping (we will provide a $50 gift card per student each week), so they can have food for the week.
Month of Meals
The purpose of this project is to help make December a little easier for 5 Denison families by providing four meals for each family.
Leaders: Carolyn Ramsey
When: One per week in December
Where: Various Denison Homes
The Need: Members who will prepare meals in the FBCkitchen and others who will serve by building relationships with these families by delivering meals to their homes once per week for four weeks.
Grayson County Jail Bible Drive Project
Believers in jail need encouragement! We are providing two cases of bibles to Grayson County Jail.
Leader: Mike Windle
When: December 8th
Who: Inmates of Grayson County Jail
The Need: We need volunteers to write notes to those who receive them, encouraging them to trust Jesus and continue to walk out their faith upon release. We will write the notes on Wednesday, December 8, or you can deliver your note before that deadline.
Housing Authority Project
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 Lawrence
When: Various times based on need
Where: Eastside Community Center
The Need: Team members with a heart for ministering to the needs of families.
Senior Housing Project
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 fill with socks, scarves, games, puzzles, and extra surprises.
Leader: Kathy Jenkins
When: Saturday, December 18 at 9 AM
Where: Mauk Circle Housing Project
Need: Team members with the heart to minister to seniors who live alone, many of whom will spend this Christmas season alone.
Oil Change Project
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/Albert Moreno
When: Saturday, December 18 from 9 AM – 2 PM
Who: Single mothers 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 prepare lunch
Ladies who will meet and offer a prayer and/or testimony to the women who come.
Sing Out Loud Carolers
A caroling we’ll go as our team sings a few Christmas favorites in two venues. We will board the FBC bus to 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: Elizabeth Fulce
When: Saturday, December 11 at 5 PM
Where: Meet at the CLC
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
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 laundry-mat patrons as we show Christ’s love through this random act of kindness.
Leader: Terry McKearan
When: December 4th, 11th, and 18th
Where: Various Denison Laundry-mats
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.
FBC Toy Store
A place for parents to shop for Christmas toys to fill the needs of our Love Out Loud projects.
Leader: Katrina Burden
When: December 13th-22nd (various times)
Where: Christian Life Center
The Need: Donations of new fun gifts for children of all ages - infants through teens.
Volunteers to work during shopping hours
This last Love Out Loud was a Huge success!
Thank you to all those who participated.
Housing Authority PARTY
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.
Heritage Park PARTY
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.
Creekmore Apartments PARTY
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.