We have lots of volunteer opportunities! This page will feature our most up-to-date needs. You can learn more about our local global mission on the Missions page. Read more below about how you can help or email Pam Parmley and she can help you find a place. These opportunities may change as the situation changes, and those updates will be shared via The Echo and the News + Events page.
Compassion Closet: Clothing distribution at Feeding Friends and Family
Compassion Closet gives new or gently used clothes to our neighbors in need downtown.
Our closet is in need of spring and summer clothes and shoes for the whole family! Please bring new or gently used items to donate. Note: please do not donate swimsuits.
We need volunteers when the Closet is open to assist guest with finding clothing. We also pack a food bag for them from our Compassion Pantry. Tues & Thurs from 9:30 – 11.
You can drop by Mission Headquarters at the church to sort clothes each Tues/Thurs morning from 9-11am. You can also volunteer to work on Saturdays (2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:30-11am in the Parlor) and Thursdays (3rd and 5th at 4pm) for clothing distribution.
Race for Grace
This is the annual summer fundraiser for Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti. There are several ways to participate: Riding in the Hotter N Hell bike race in Wichita Falls, joining Children’s Ministry in their walk with Ms. Cheridy and the pastors, or creating your own activity!
Info meeting for those interested in riding in the Hotter N Hell or even being a part of the Race For Grace team on Sunday May 17, 11:15- parlor. Questions? Email Jeannine Boss
Can’t make it to ride in Wichita Falls? You can still participate, whether you are riding, joining Pastor Tommy to walk or doing your own thing, click here to let us know what you are doing: Race For Grace
Each week we pack and distribute food for our neighbors in McKinney. Lunch Bunch started as lunches for our unsheltered friends, and it still makes lunches and supports MEOWS (info below).
NEW COLLABORATION! Lunch Bunch is collecting Snack Sacks to go with the meal kits we distribute to kids and families. Here are the items needed: fruit cups, individual bags of chips, individual desserts, peanut butter crackers. Drop items off at the Meal Kit table in the hallway and Lunch Bunch will assemble the sacks.
You can help pack the meal kits and snack sacks on Wednesdays at 11 in the Conference Room. Or click here to make a financial donation and we will purchase Gatorade, baggies, and extra food! Email Caitlin for more information.
English as a Second Language Ministry
Our church offers ESL classes! We have helped hundreds of English language learners from dozens of different countries develop valuable communication skills. You don’t need teaching experience or knowledge of languages to help. Just a willing spirit and free time on Wednesday nights. If you’re interested in helping with our upcoming Fall semester, click here to email Pastor Ed. Or click here to learn more about our ESL ministry.