Spring Break in the Marketplace - 2012 (Preston Taylor Ministries)

Springbreak in the Marketplace is a pivotal, perhaps life-changing, week in the life of a junior high student at Preston Taylor Ministries (PTM).  Students have the opportunity to spend a few hours (2-4) with a “marketplace mentor” who exposes the student to a career (or educational) opportunity.  The benefit to PTM students is a better understanding of career opportunities, as well as the possibility of a friendship with a caring adult.  Springbreak in the Marketplace takes place April 3-5, 2012.  If you are willing to host a PTM student in your workplace for a morning or afternoon, please contact Chan Sheppard at 596-4386 or cgsheppard@prestontaylorministries.org or for more information visit their website at http://www.ptmweb.ik.org/p_Spring_Break_in_the_Marketplace.ikml

Serving at the Nashville Rescue Mission

Have you always wondered about serving at the Rescue Mission but weren't sure how to get involved? We make it easy! 

We have 7 teams that serve, on a monthly basis, a meal to the men/women/children of Nashville. It's a perfect opportunity, in a short time frame, on a consistent basis, to have fun while growing faith, giving hope, and spreading love to many in our Nashville community who might not typically experience it.

Monthly opportunites include:

1st Friday dinner, 4:30-6:30pm

2nd Saturdy lunch, 10:30-1:00pm

3rd Sunday dinner, 4:30-6:30pm

3rd Wednesday dinner, 4:30-6:30pm

4th Wednesday dinner, 4:30-6:30m

4th Saturday dinner, 4:30-6:30pm

last Friday dinneer, 4:30-6:30pm

For more information on serving at the mission, please email cgibson@hopepark.com.

Preston Taylor Ministry Volunteer Opportunity in December

Preston Taylor Ministries (PTM) will host a Nativity Store to provide PTM parents an opportunity to select Christmas gifts for children in PTM's programming and their young siblings. To help with this, HopePark individuals are invited to assist.

Volunteer opportunities include helping families shop and wrap gifts, run register, organize bags, check bags, load cars, entertain children while parents shop, etc.

Dates, time to volunteer:

Friday, Dec 16: Wrapping Party, 3-5pm. Great serving opportunity for families.

Saturday, Dec 17: Nativity Store. 12-3pm & 4-7pm. 25-30 volunteers.

Sunday, Dec 18: Nativity Store. 1-4pm & 5-8pm. 25-30 volunteers.

If interested, please contact Megan Bell at megan.bell135@gmail.com or 963-3996.

Human Trafficking Abolition Training

Join us on Thursday, December 1 or Thursday December 8, 6:30 p.m., in Portable 4 as we learn more about Human Trafficking in Nashville and how we might fight against it.

Human trafficking is the second largest illegal industry around the globe. In America alone, an estimated 200,000 children have been forced into slavery. Abolition International’s educational programs help prevent trafficking around the world, including here in our community. Attend a 90-minute training session and learn to identify human trafficking activity, then join a watch team to protect and free vulnerable young women in Nashville. Sign up here!

For more information, contact Colleen at cgibson@hopepark.com or 662-4488.

Serving Opportunity over the Holidays

HopePark Family,

Are you looking for a fun, enjoyable serving opportunity over the holidays? We'd love to have you join us in serving a meal at the Nashville Rescue Mission.

For more information about the Nashville Rescue Mission, please visit nashvillerescuemission.org. For information about serving over the holidays, please contact Colleen at cgibson@hopepark.com or 662-4488.