First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Serving Meals at The Bridge Homeless Shelter.
A warm dinner meal is served to those who are less fortunate and/or homeless
most nights of the week. Started by the Interfaith Caregivers, people from
various groups and churches in town volunteer to prepare, cook, serve and
cleanup at The Bridge - a place offering housing and steps to overcoming the
obstacles of homelessness. First Christian Church volunteers on the first
Tuesday of each month in this outreach ministry that feeds about 90 people
consistently. The Bridge is located at: 421 S. Palmetto Avenue off S. Woodland
Blvd. in DeLand behind The Neighborhood Center.
Providing Activities - The Joy Club.
Three Wednesdays of the month, (Week 1, 2 & 4) activities are provided to The
Bridge residents from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to provide support and hope to the
clients.
Helping With Showers.
Clients and those in need can find a hot shower at The Bridge. FCC provides
help on each Thursday from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. with registration, providing
towels, soap and other toiletry items.
BINGO As Community Outreach.
First Christian Church now offers BINGO NIGHT on the SECOND and FOURTH
FRIDAYS of each month in the FELLOWSHIP HALL. Cards are 50 cents each. Half
of the proceeds go to the winners, the other half is donated to the outreach
organization of the month. March’s organization is Second Harvest Food Bank.
Narcotics Anonymous.
We currently provide space for N.A. Area, Policy and Committee Meetings to be
held monthly, plus Group Meetings. We currently have 2 N.A. Groups that meet
on Wednesdays. One group is at noon in the church library and the other meets
at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please call the church office or your local
listing for N.A. for more information.
The Villa Rehab and Nursing Home in DeLand, Florida.
Residents of one of the local Rehabilitation and Nursing Homes now has a
Christian worship service for the residents and staff who are able to attend
on-site. The service at The Villa incorportates a short sermon, singing, praying,
music and Communion with individual kits that include a wafer and grape juice.
Pastor Pérez leads the group on the second and fourth Thursdays, along with
Elders, Deacons and anyone else wanting to provide leadership in this important
ministry that provides spiritual help and hope.
Kairos - Outside.
Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (Kairos) is a lay-led,
interdenominational Christian ministry in which men and women volunteers
bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. The programs
involve a structured model that includes the weekend experience, followed by
guests or participants gathering regularly for accountability, support, and
prayer. Kairos - Outside is the group for women who have a loved one
incarcerated. The Advisory Council Chair of Kairos Outside of Central Florida is
the leader of the group that now meets on various Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
We also help with various special days in the local community of DeLand like the
Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway, Prayer Night Out and others. If you have a heart
for service and outreach, First Christian Church of DeLand is the place for YOU!
Service To Others.
We Are A Small Church Doing Big Things.
Blessings of generosity abound at First Christian Church. So much is received by
giving and there are many ways to serve the community in which we live. Our
opportunities change from time to time as needs arise. Below are some of the
consistent ways in which we serve others.
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