STRATEGIES
The ministry was introduced in 2008 and enthusiastic volunteers are developing the strategies. If you have a heart for helping people live an abundant life in any of these ways, please consider how your God-given talents can be put to use. See the Volunteer Opportunities / Roles and contact Janet Roth (680-3263).
Pregnancy Resources
As a family of believers, we love and care for family members and those in the community who are dealing with unplanned pregnancies. We can help you locate practical resources , like pregnancy testing and parenting classes.
Adoption and Foster Care
Didn't Christ say to care for the orphans? Many children are or will be without the family they need to thrive. Maybe you want to share your love and add to your family or support adoptive and foster families. Learn more about adoption and foster care. Share your adoption or foster care experience. Contact Janet Roth at (314) 680-3263 or jrroth2@gmail.com.
Post-Abortion Healing
One of every four pregnancies has ended in abortion since it was legalized in 1973. Millions of men and women have been affected by abortion. Recovery and healing are possible, necessary, and available. For confidential assistance contact postabortionhelp@gmail.com.
Organ Donation and Health Care Directives
Every 12 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list and each day an average of 18 people die from lack of available organs for transplant. Our goal is to offer education about this life-affirming act of generosity. Perhaps you know someone who needs or has received a transplant, maybe you have had to consider donation for a loved one, maybe you wonder about the options. For information, contact Janet Roth at (314) 680-3263 or jrroth2@gmail.com.
Hospice
What is palliative care? How it is obtained? Would I be a good volunteer? Learn about this enriching part of the health care continuum. Educational forums will be offered periodically.
Life-Affirming News/Events
Be an advocate for life. Participate in pro-life events. Obtain info about candidates' pro-life voting records. Sign up to receive news via email about events and public policy action. Contact fccfabundantlife@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES / ROLES
Prayer Partners gifted with perseveranceCommit to pray for individuals who are dealing with unplanned pregnancies, post-abortive healing, and end-of-life concerns, and to pray for the ministry and support group leaders.
Event Coordinators gifted with organization skills and attention to detail
Assist in planning and organizing educational forums, scheduling speakers, coordinate with other First Christian ministries and outside agencies.
Communications Coordinators gifted with creativity and writing skills
Prepare communications (newsletter/bulletin/webpage features, presentations), design communication tools.
Resource Coordinators gifted with empathy, resourcefulness, ingenuity
Respond to requests for assistance, and direct to appropriate resources, identify needs and opportunities to engage other ministries for fund-raising events.
Hospitality Team gifted in cooking or decorating
Assist with staging and refreshments for meetings and events, plan menus.
Practical Solutions Team gifted with practical skills and time
Provide in-home assistance, companionship, and transportation.
Ministry Support Team gifted with skills of empowerment and intellectual curiosity about public policy
Stay attuned to social and legislative activity related to sanctity-of-life and alert other ministry members. Identify opportunities to engage First Christian members and the public.
Support Group Leaders gifted with empathy and leadership, and spiritual discernment
Facilitate meetings for expectant parents and Bible studies for post-abortive parents. Plan retreats.
