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Serve with First Coppell

Discover the many opportunities to give back to our community over several days. Your participation can make a significant impact.

UPCOMING Service Opportunities

First Coppell is turning 145 and we are celebrating in the best way we know how, by giving back to our community. We have so many opportunities to serve on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to come serve with all our strength! 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

Sack Groceries at CCA

For the past 50 years, countless caring individuals have helped Christian Community Action (CCA)  to feed, educate, and heal those in need. Be part of the change in our community and help feed our neighbors.

 

200 South Mill Street

Lewisville, TX

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

 

Mobile Pantry for Metrocrest

The Metrocrest Mobile Pantry will be at the Ministry Center Parking Lot from 4pm to 6pm, offering free food for neighbors. Contact Sally McCurdy for more information, sallymccurdy@outlook.com.

Ministry Center Parking Lot

425 S. Heartz Rd.

Coppell, TX 75019 

4 pm – 6 pm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

Feed Teachers and Staff at Wilson Elementary

Help us serve a hearty meal to the amazing teachers and staff at Wilson Elementary by signing up to bring a dish! Sign up for the dish you are bringing and reach out to Nancy Monroe with any questions, nrmonroe@msn.com.

 

Wilson Elementary

200 S Coppell Rd

Coppell, TX 75019

10 am – 1:30 pm (Two shifts available) 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST

Nature Trail Maintenance

Join us in keeping the Nature Trail beautiful by signing up to help with cleanup! Click the Sign-Up Here button to volunteer. Wear long pants and closed toe shoes.

Contact Bruce Wilcox with any questions, popswilcox@icloud.com.

367 Freeport PKWY

Coppell, TX 75019

8 am – 10:00 am

Metrocrest Tour

Discover the impactful work of Metrocrest, one of our valued community partners, by joining us for an informative tour! For more details or questions, please contact Sally McCurdy, sallymccurdy@outlook.com.

 

1145 N Josey Ln

Carrollton, TX 75006

12:00 pm

 

Austin Street Tour

Join us for a rewarding morning at Austin Street! Gather at the church parking lot at 6:00am to board the bus, and bring sweet morning treats like donuts to share during our breakfast service. After a tour and Q&A session, we’ll return to the church by 9:00am. For more information, reach out to Fawn Marshall, fawniece@gmail.com.

 

Ministry Center Parking Lot

6 am – 9am  

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

COLLECT

COPPELL CARES FOOD INSECURITY PANTRY

CCA FOOD PANTRY

METROCREST FEMININE HYGIENE

  • Pretzels
  • Gold Fish 
  • Fruit snacks
  • Popcorn 

*The snacks should not include nuts.

  • Cereal and Oatmeal
  • Ramen Noodle Soup
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Bottled Water
  • Dried Beans
  • Bags of Rice
  • Canned Corn
  • Deodorants
  • Tampons 
  • Pads

*We prefer pads and tampons in smaller quantities per package, such as a bag of 20, rather than larger bulk packages of 100.

Click here for a printable version of this list.

Items can be dropped off in the Narthex from 9 am to 1 pm.

 

Sign up to help with collecting and sorting donations by clicking below! 

ASSEMBLE

RISE AGAINST HUNGER

Wesley Hall

Join us in celebrating our church’s 145th anniversary by contributing to the Rise Against Hunger initiative! For just 40 cents per meal, you can help pack 14,472 meals and make a meaningful impact on those in need, Sign this waiver before Sunday morning to avoid lines! 

We need folks to help set up and check in for Rise Against Hunger, please sign up here. 

HEART PILLOW STUFFING

Room 301 and 302

The piecemakers are making heart pillows now to be stuffed. Join in this children-friendly serving opportunity!

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

Library

Help brighten a college student’s day by joining us to assemble care packages for our College Care Package Ministry! You can also support this effort by going donating here and noting “College Care Package 2024.”

We need folks to help set up for this event so please register here. 

DONATE WITH CARTER BLOOD CARE

Give the gift of life by signing up to donate blood as part of our Blood Drive. Please sign up for a time slot here.

Smartt Hall

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

EXPIRED MEDICATION DROP OFF

Bring all of your expired or no longer needed medications for proper disposal. Please drop off prescribed medications and Over The Counter medications. No syringes, needles or illegal drugs. 

Narthex 

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Photos from previous Faith Works

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