Mission 1:27
Mission 1:27 is looking for volunteers for their Adventure Centers. They provide after-school enrichment at no cost for students in K-5th grade living in select Walton apartment communities. Creating a fun atmosphere that makes learning an adventure, while teaching sound character values and basic Bible truths is at the core of their Mission. They are looking for volunteers to be reading and math buddies, help with their Christmas Market, or to provide a meal to families in training. Visit their website for more information.
Operation Christmas Child
Johnson Ferry will be a collecting Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on Sunday, November 12th and serves as a Collection Center for National Collection Week (November 12-20). Throughout Collection week there are many ways for you to serve in receiving and packaging up shoeboxes. Check out our Sign Up to find a time that works for you and your family!
Atlanta Mission
Atlanta Mission has a women's home called, "My Sister's House" or MSH. MSH provides a structured environment for women who are committing themselves to a "Get Well Plan" providing the woman with housing, life choices guidance, job searching skills, and career guidance. There is a group at JF that serves in the kitchen at MSH the 2nd Monday of each month. Upcoming service dates are: October 9, November 13, and December 11. Please email Philippe Michaud to learn more and volunteer with this group!
Love's Latitude
There are several opportunities to serve in Clarkston with our partners, Love's Latitude. Email Jim & Jeanne Slaughenhoup at Love's Latitude to serve in Clarkston. Check out the opportunities to serve refugees:
ESL Classes in Clarkston
ESL classes will be held at the Johnson Ferry ministry apartment in Clarkston. Here are the dates and times that classes meet:
- Monday Mornings: 10am-noon (Syrian)
- Thursday Evenings: 6:30pm-8pm (Syrian)
- Saturday Mornings: 8am-10am (Afghan)
- Sunday Mornings: 8am-10am (Afghan)
- Wednesday Evenings: 6:30pm-8pm (Afghan)
Bicycles
If you have any new or gently used bicycles that are in good working order, they could be used in Clarkston. All sizes are needed. Please email Susi Saddik if you have any bicycles you would like to donate.
Christmas Ornaments
We are beginning Holiday preparations for refugee families and that includes Christmas trees. The trees are not needed, but we are looking for new or gently used unbreakable ornaments. If you have any ornaments, consider donating them to Love's Latitude for our refugee friends in Clarkston.
Young Lives
Young Lives is a part of Young Life that disciples teen mothers. Check out the sign up to provide meals and/or childcare during the semester.