Serving
First Covenant Church
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)
Our vision LOVE GROW SERVE is like a three-legged stool. Each leg is vital to the whole. Our focus on service depends on loving God with all that we are and loving all our neighbors. To serve with authenticity depends on growing closer in relationship with Jesus Christ and helping others grow closer to Christ. SERVE is the last word of our trifold vision statement, but is first in our mission statement, “Servants of Christ…” We follow the example of Jesus as the Apostle Paul said, “[H]ave the same mindset as Christ Jesus…he made himself nothing taking the very nature of a servant…” (Philippians 2:5,7)
Upcoming opportunities
To be determined
Pop-up Pantry
First Covenant Church is a neighborhood church that continues to meet the needs of our neighborhood and beyond by providing emergency food needs. Our Pop-up Pantry is an event
that caters to the needs of our neighbors by driving down our local streets and offering non-perishable goods. Because the Covid 19 pandemic has created more immediate needs, we will be going out to the neighborhood throughout the summer months. To join the group or request a food box, call the church office at 815-398-4247.
Upcoming opportunities
To be determined
Call the church office for more opportunities to serve with this ministry.
One Body Collaborative
Partnering with One Body, First Covenant Church receives referrals from OBC to provide emergency food boxes. Each referral will receive 2 bags of staples and a $25 gift certificate to Grays IGA for their fresh produce and dairy needs. To refer someone or to obtain a referral from OBC, call the ministry direct at (815) 282-4384 and when First Covenant Church receives your referral you will be contacted to set up an appointment to receive food.
One Body partners with many churches in the Rockford area to provide a variety of life needs. If you would like to learn more about OBC, how to volunteer directly or meet these life needs click on the buttons below.
Upcoming opportunities
The 2nd Monday of every month!
Call the church office to donate a food item that will help provide lunch.
The Carpenter's Place
First Covenant Church is one of many partners that help provide homeless persons a lunch meal at The Carpenter’s Place. We are committed to the second Monday of each month. People sign up to provide one portion of the meal, drop that portion off at First Covenant, and then a designated group bring down the meal and serve it.
Due to Covid-19, the details have been changing each month for the availability of
serving the meal. Anyone can donate toward the lunch by calling the church office (815-398-4247) to find out the needs for that month. If you would like to learn about The Carpenter’s Place, how to volunteer or meet these life needs click on the buttons below.
Upcoming opportunities
We have finished our 24th home.
Nov. 20th is the home dedication at 1pm at 3002 Carol Place, Rockford IL
Habitat for Humanity - Rockford
In 2022, First Covenant Church began building its 24rd home with Habitat for Humanity. The volunteers from First Covenant and other local Covenant Churches partner with Habitat and the new home owner to make the dream of having a decent and affordable home come true. Each year there is a new home planned and built in the summer months. Volunteers work Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting at 8:30am.
If you would like to volunteer with our team, please call the church office at 815-398-4247. If you would like to learn more about Habitat or how to volunteer directly click on the buttons below.
Upcoming opportunities
Fall 2022
Church Projects
We currently don’t have any projects available, stay tuned for further updates.
