'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least
of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40
‘Growing Faith that impacts the world for Christ’
is the mission statement of St. Philip’s. One does not have
to travel to a foreign country to fulfill this mission. There are
numerous opportunities in our local community to fulfill God’s
call to love one another through service. There are volunteer opportunities
for both the young and old!
St. Philip’s partners with Frisco
Family Services (FFS) to assist them in many ways. FFS is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide social services to individuals
and families in need and assist them in becoming productive members
of the Frisco community.
Watch the weekly bulletin for those outreach events.
Stock-a-Shelf
Contact person:
- 469-287-2598
St. Philip’s is committed to bringing a monthly supply of
pasta and pasta sauce to Frisco
Family Services to replenish their supplies. Pasta and pasta
sauce is delivered to FFS once a month. Church members are encouraged
to bring donations on a monthly basis and assistance is also needed
to deliver the donations to the food pantry on the first Sunday
of each month.
Fill the Truck
Contact person:
- 972-668-1805
or
- 972-712-9180
In addition to the ongoing Stock-the-Shelf program,
St. Philip’s helps keep the FFS food pantry shelves stocked
by having an annual “Fill the Truck” event. Church members
are encouraged to bring donations of needed items to fill the bed
of a pickup truck. This is usually done in conjunction with one of
the church picnics.
Apple Tree
Contact person:
- 972-951-4119
and
- 972-294-1715
The Apple Tree program helps kids in our community get ready to go
back to school. In conjunction with FFS, we provide school supplies
as well as school clothing items to children in need. During the month
of July, there is an “Apple Tree” with apples listing
supplies and/or clothing that are needed. Participants simply pick
an apple, purchase the supplies, and return them to church.
Thanksgiving Boxes
Contact person:
- 972-492-4064
Frisco Family Service’s Thanksgiving program provides low-income
families, families in crisis, and senior citizens with a special Thanksgiving
meal package. The traditional foods that make the holiday special
are typically not available from the food pantry and are a rare treat
for these families. St. Philip’s participates by collecting
and packaging a predetermined list of items and transporting them
to FFS for delivery to families prior to Thanksgiving.
Angel Tree
Contact person:
- 972-731-5078
and
- 469-371-7330
Christmas is a time when the true spirit of giving is very evident
in the community. At St. Philip’s, we have “Angel Trees”
in late November. Members pick up an angel from the tree, purchase
a gift for their angel, and bring the unwrapped gift back to church
to be turned in. All gifts are donated to FFS for distribution to
families in our community.
Summer Lunch Program
Contact person:
- 214-387-4700 ext 114
and
- 214-543-1563
St. Philip’s joins other Frisco churches in assisting Frisco
Family Services with their Summer Lunch Program. The program was designed
to supply nutrition, physical activity, and learning for their “younger”
clients during the summer months and serves kids who typically receive
free or reduced lunches during the school year. Volunteers are needed
to help plan meals, shop, assemble and distribute lunches, and assist
with activities at the lunch program site.
Other outreach opportunities that St. Philip’s participates
in that are not part of Frisco Family Services, includes North Texas
Food Bank, Prison Ministry and the Seniors Ministry.
Prison Ministry
Contact person: George Lollis - 972-624-8771
Accepting the call to serve
in the Prison Ministry is a blessing to so many others. Answering
the Lord's call is also a blessing for your life beyond what words
can describe. Serving in the Prison Ministry is a life changing experience.
The fall of 2007, St. Philip’s began its journey into Prison
Ministry through Bill Glass
Prison Ministry weekends. We are currently praying and seeking
God’s guidance about how to expand this weekend ministry program
into more of a discipleship ministry. If you are interested in participating
in a weekend or being part of this ministry team, please contact George
Lollis.
Click here for testimonies from
members who have attended the ministry weekends.
North Texas Food Bank
Contact person:
- 972-527-5777
North Texas Food Bank (NTFB)
helps supply member agencies such as Frisco
Family Services. On an annual basis, volunteers from St. Philip’s
go to the NTFB to sort food items and put together food boxes.
Seniors Ministry
Contact person:
- 972-334-9867
The St. Philip’s Seniors Ministry provides fun and companionship
through bingo, ice cream socials, fingernail painting, and other events
at Victoria Gardens, a local nursing home facility. We visit with
those who are bedridden and take Holy Communion to them if requested.
Volunteers are needed to assist with bingo, donate prizes, and provide
refreshments. Children are welcome to participate in this ministry
if they are old enough to assist the seniors in playing bingo or to
help with the ice cream socials.
Three
"Painless" Ways to Help Others!
St. Philip's Grocery Rewards Programs
Designating St. Philip's as the rewards program benefactor
at the grocery store that you shop in, only takes a short time initially,
but the St. Philip's Outreach programs will be rewarded
again and again over time. Tom Thumb, Kroger, and Albertson's
all have reward card programs that can contribute a minimum of 1%
to the charity of your choice. Why not designate St. Philip's
as that charity?
How
to do it:
Tom Thumb: Add your Reward Card number to
the Tom Thumb list in the narthex or at the church offices.
You can also do it in the store using our group number, #11029.
Kroger:
Obtain a Share Card in the narthex or at the church offices.
They give separate cards from their Kroger Plus cards. You
can use clear tape to attach your Share Card to the back of your
Kroger Plus card to keep them together.
Albertson's:
Add your name to the Supporter Registration sheet in the
narthex or in the church office or at www.albertsons.com/abs_inthecommunity/.
You can attach it to your existing Preferred Savings Card or even
order a Preferred Savings Card online. If you sign up online,
go to the Community Partners page to register. St.
Philips' Partner number is 49001004182.
If
you have questions, you can contact Julia
Chalker at 972-678-0751. She can answer your questions
and will make sure you are signed up to participate in any or all
of the programs!
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