Real God, Messy People, Loving Families, Serving Others

    We invite you to join with us at West Towne in 2012 as we focus on Serving Others in our church, our community, and our world. We want to make it easy for you to get involved so we hope you’ll check this list frequently to find great service opportunities for you and your family.

    Look for the “Family Friendly” logo for service opportunities that the whole family can participate in.  When you see this logo, you’ll know that your entire family can participate in the listed service opportunity.   We want to encourage those of you with kids to get your children involved in the act of service.


    Global

    Mexico Mission Trip 2012
    What: Travel to Mexico to encourage the brothers and sisters and help build a
    fellowship hall onto a church and finish a family’s house during Knox County’s Spring Break
    When: March 16-24
    How to get involved: Talk to Ron Bull, Heather Baldy, or Marshall Barnett.

    Mission Trips to Tanzania
    What: An annual trip to Tanzania to visit and minister to widows and orphans,
    provide food and supplies for a village, and assist with medical work.
    How to get involved: Contact Linda Hodges

    Overseas Coupon Program
    What:Put expired coupons in an envelope and send them to the overseas military base of your choice. They accept them up to 6 months expired.
    How to get involved: Contact Rachel Everence

    Liberty in North Korea
    What: Help with fundraising events to raise funds to rescue Korean refugees and educate them on total freedom.
    How to get involved: Contact Max Turner

    Local

    East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
    What: Help during annual telethon to raise funds for ETCH.
    When: Annually – 8-10 hour committment
    How to get involved: Contact Carolyn Proctor.
    More Information:Visit the ETCH website.

    Mentoring
    What: Mentor single mothers and their children through the Restoration House.
    When: Weekly commitment of 2-5 hours.
    How to Get Involved: Must fill out application and go through training with the Restoration House. Speak to Aletta Ragsdale or Greg Adkins for more information.
    More Information:Visit the Restoration House website.

    Furniture Ministry
    What:Work with a team to pick up used furniture and distribute to the needy through Compassion Coalition. Our team serves once per month on a Saturday for 4-5 hours.
    When:One Saturday per month.
    How to get involved:Contact Paul Sadler or Steve Chen.

    Tutoring
    What: Work with at risk 3rd graders at Cedar Bluff elementary once per week to help them catch up with their grade level.
    When: Weekly.
    How to Get Involved: Contact Beth Borger.

    Converge
    What: Eat lunch and head to Cedar Bluff Elementary for some simple spring
    cleaning and prayer throughout the entire building on February 26th.
    When: Sunday, February 26th after 2nd service
    How to get involved: Just show up on February 26th! Join us in the FLC for lunch after 2nd hour!

    Fish Food Deliveries
    What: Help WTCC with FISH food pantry deliveries. We need help taking phone requests, preparing delivery bags, and making deliveries to people struggling to make ends meet.
    When: March 31st, June 30th, September 29th, and December 29th.
    How to get involved: Speak to Mark and Bobbie Stephens


    WTCC

    Mowing Ministry
    What: Join a WTCC Mowing Team and spend 3-4 hours/month during the warm seasons mowing and weed-eating. It is a great way to meet new people, get some exercise, and make the place look inviting for visitors.
    When:3-4 hours per month during warm seasons.
    How to get involved: Contact Steve Limback or Randy Farris.

    Elementary Small Group Leader
    What: Lead a small group of 4th & 5th grade girls during the second hour. This includes developing relationships with the girls each week by praying, laughing, and playing with them.
    When: during 10:30 worship, Sunday mornings.
    How to get involved: Contact Hannah Gump.

    Wee Worship
    What: Lead the preschool children in worship during 2nd hour on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This includes leading songs, telling the Bible story, and leading prayer with the children.
    When: 3rd Sunday of each month during 2nd hour worship.
    How to get involved: Contact Hannah Gump.

    Club Kid
    What: Serve while parents get some much needed date time. Who knows, you could help save a marriage and a family. Volunteers are needed for check-in, kitchen, and oversight.
    When: February 11 from 3:00-8:30 p.m.
    How to get involved: Contact Hannah Gump or Marshall Barnett.

    Meal Ministry
    What: Provide meals to people who are elderly, sick, or recovering from a disability.
    How to get involved: Contact Beth Borger.



    Adopt a Flower Bed
    What: Adopt a flowerbed to weed twice a month.
    How to get involved: Contact Mark Troupe or Bob Ross.