Dove's Nest is a ministry of the Charlotte Rescue Mission that provides Christian residential drug and alcohol recovery services at no cost for women and their children. On Saturday, October 11th, FBCIT is planning a night of worship, redeeming testimony through the Gospel, and service to these amazing women. We will be serving them dinner and presenting them with new coats and gloves as a way to express God's love for them. That night, we as a church want to encourage them as scripture encourages us in Isaiah 44:22: "I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” Eternal salvation and redemption is only a whisper of head and heart away!

While we have been blessed with volunteers for this event, we still need your help with purchasing jackets and gloves. Click the Amazon Wishlist link below to purchase new jackets and gloves to bless these ladies as we head into fall and winter!

Trail Life USA is a Church-Based, Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused mentoring and discipleship journey that speaks to the heart of a boy. Established on timeless values derived from the Bible and set in the context of outdoor adventure, boys from age 5 to 18 are engaged in a Troop setting by male mentors where they are challenged to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, and develop practical leadership skills to carry out the mission for which they were created.

Our Trail Life Troop will meet during the school year on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00PM. By design, Trail Life is an outdoor-based program, so most meetings will be held outside, weather permitting. ‍

Please note:  An adult from each family must volunteer with the Troop. Priority registration is given to those boys whose adult volunteers by serving weekly during meetings. 

Click here to connect with us (Find a Troop | Trail Life USA).  Enter your zip code and click Trail Life Troop NC-2819.

American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Our forward-focused program emphasizes six key components to achieve the mission of building women of integrity, known as the AHG Program Emphases, which includes programming, experiences, and resources for every age level. Girls who complete the program will be Christ-following servant leaders who are honoring, relational, anchored in Christ, and competent.

Our AHG Troop will meet during the school year on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM. 

Please note:  An adult from each family must volunteer with the Troop. Priority registration is given to those girls whose adult volunteers by serving weekly during meetings. ‍

Click here to connect with us (Find a Troop – American Heritage Girls).  Enter your zip code and click AHG Troop NC-2819 to connect with us. 

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has an afterschool program called "Good News Clubs", where Jesus is shared in our public schools.

In a partnership with FBCIT, CEF is looking for volunteers to help assist with the following:

• Teach Bible stories
• Missionary lessons
• Lead songs
• Provide snacks
• Organization/Planning

Children who attend each week grow in their understanding of Jesus and Biblical truths as they hear the Gospel. This engaging, high-energy time also includes scripture memorization, interactive Bible-based games, and activities that reinforce each day’s lesson. Good News Club not only brings the Gospel into public schools but also helps connect children and their families to the local church.

Volunteer opportunities are available in the fall, spring, and summer. Additionally, if you're interested in starting a Good News Club chapter at your elementary school, contact Tammy Mercer for more information and next steps.

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Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with any hurt, habit, or hang-up. Free childcare is available if requested by noon on Wednesday.