First Presbyterian Church, Boulder

Outreach & Service Photo Gallery

This page contains photos, slide shows, videos and other information about some of the Outreach and Service projects and trips that have taken place.  These are listed with the most current one first. Scroll through or click the links below to navigate.

First Presbyterian Church Kenya Mission with Life In Abundance

October 16-28, 2010

For a slideshow of the Kenya Mission Trip, click on the picture at left and then click on the slideshow icon. A First Presbyterian Church team went to Kenya, Africa in the last half of October 2010. The purpose of the trip was to  further our partnership with Life in Abundance (LIA). The mission of LIA is to empower local churches to serve the poor using a holistic approach for community transformation. One group of pastors and churches we are working with is located in a slum area of Nairobi called Kibera. People in the Kibera slum often go without education, clean water and sanitation. Through the LIA programs they receive education, health care, and an opportunity to thrive. This trip provided training, encouragement, program assistance, and building our relationshp with LIA staff and the churches. (return to top)

Pancake Fund Raiser for Joe Hall, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

June 5, 2010

For a slideshow of the Pancake Beakfast, click on the picture at left and then click on the slideshow icon. On June 5th, we held a pancake fund raiser breakfast for Joe Hall, who is the local director of Fellowship of Christian athletes.  Joe works with students at Boulder, Fairview, Monarch, and Legacy High Schools and also at the University of Colorado. At left is a picture of members of the Monarch football team enjoying their pancakes.  We served over 100 people, raised over $1000 and had a great time of fellowship amongst the guests and the cooks! (return to top)

6th Annual Columbine All-Church Work Day

May 8th, 2010

For a video of the Columbine All-Church Work Day, click on the picture at left.  For a slide show of the Work Day, click here.

The Columbine All-Church Work Day was held on Saturday May 8th, 2010. There were over 160 people--some of whom stayed well beyond our ending time at noon, in order to finish a few of the school's wish list tasks. Some left and came back to see if there were other needs. We had families serving together, small groups together, teachers and teams, high school mission trip participants, etc. Age range of participants: 2 years to 84 years. Work done: gardening, yardwork, classroom cleaning, handyman jobs, library reshelving and reordering of all books, painting, re-sealing the stage in the courtyard, reorganization of the staff workroom, closet cleaning and inventory, taking photos and video, etc.  All in all, it was a great day and much appreciated by the Columbine Faculty.  Some of their comments were:

"The people helping in my room were the nicest people!"

"I got all teary this morning seeing all those people show up to help us!"

"You have made my job so my easier in the long-run by getting all these big and small things done today."

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! (return to top)

Acuna, Mexico House Building Short Term Mission

March 22- 26, 2010

For a slideshow of the Acuna House Building Trip, click on the picture at left and then click on the slideshow icon.

Several families and two Fishy and Club leaders from First Pres dedicated their Spring Break to a cross-cultural partnership with Casas por Cristo to build a home for a Mexican family in the border town of Acuna. In just four days, the team of 18 transformed an otherwise empty lot into a home with a real foundation and floors, lockable doors and windows, electric lights, and insulated walls and ceilings. The home, a gift from First Pres, will provide safety and shelter for Doroteo his wife Yaradith and their three children. For the team this trip was an opportunity to serve by giving this tangible symbol of Christ's unconditional love and faithfulness to a family truly in need. In return, our families were blessed with an experience that will last a lifetime. Take a few minutes to scan through the pictures, pray for all families trapped in extreme poverty, and consider this trip next year for your family. (return to top)

15th Annual Boulder Footwash

March 27, 2010

For a slideshow of the Boulder Footwash, click on the picture at left and then click on the slideshow icon. The Boulder Footwash was held on Saturday March 27th.  Over 185 people were served a delicious ham, potatoes, salad, brownies and ice cream lunch.  The 6 hair cutters gave 49 hair cuts, 200 eggs were dyed, and clothing was given out to over 85 people including 48 pairs of jeans.  A number of people had their feet washed and then received pedicures from 2 nurses and health screening and advice from St. Benedit Health & Healing ministry. A worship band played before and during lunch.  All in all, it was a great season ending celebration of the Lambs Lunch. (return to top)

Father Daughter Dance

 February 27, 2010 

Over 300 fathers and their daughters attended the 2nd Annual Father Daughter dance. For pictures of the fun, follow this Shutterfly Link. (return to top)

Senior Adult Ministry Cuba Short Term Mission

January, 2010

The Senior Adult Ministry took a mission trip to Cuba in January. We partnered with a 42 year old Cuban pastor, Willie Santiago, the founder of Cuban Connections, whose goal it is to connect Cubans with Americans, the Cuban church with the American Church, Christian denominations within Cuba with each other, and the Cuban communists with the Cuban Church.  Part of what we did was to work on Willie’s farm. Willie’s dream is to eventually feed the patients in the area hospitals, as well as the 2,500 area residents, in the name of Jesus.

For a slideshow of the trip, click on the picture above and then click on the slideshow icon. (return to top)