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​The Ark
 - Campus Ministry for the student/faculty community of Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC).





Family Peace Project - The Family Peace Project, Inc. is a Christ-centered organization providing a place of refuge and resources to victims of family violence. Athens First hosts the annual Waffle Breakfast that is their largest fund raising event each year. For more information visit http://www.familypeaceproject.org.
Henderson County Food Pantry - Along with many churches in Henderson County, Athens First supports the Food Pantry with food drives, financial giving and with members who volunteer as shelf stockers. Other activities during the year benefit the Food Pantry as well. Should residents require assistance with food, we send them to the Food Pantry.
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Boy Scout Troop 343 - Meets Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Building of Athens First where is has enjoyed our support since 1965. For more information on this troop visit http://athensscouting.com.

Disciples Clinic - The Disciples Clinic of Athens, Texas, is a faith-based volunteer clinic dedicated to providing high quality, low cost health care to the working uninsured of Henderson County, Texas. They offer out-patient treatment for illness and injuries, health maintenance for chronic conditions, preventive health care, and diagnostic service. Athens First supports this local clinic with volunteer and financial commitments. For more information visit http://www.disciplesclinic.org.

​Labors of Love - Providing home repairs, at no charge, to homeowners in Henderson County who can no longer maintain    their homes due to age, disability, or other circumstances beyond their control. Again, Athens First supports this local organization with financial and volunteer members who work on specific projects throughout the year. For more information visit http://www.athenssamaritanslaboroflove.com/Pages/mission.html.

Medical Bridges - Medical Bridges ® recovers medical surplus that would otherwise be discarded and redistributes it to hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers in less fortunate countries. Their goal is to continue bridging the healthcare gap, connecting those who have with those who hope. Supplies and equipment collected through the Medical Bridges ® Donation Program help combat the spread of diseases.  Athens First contributes financially and organizes a mission trip to each year to work and volunteer in the Houston location. For more information visit Medical Bridges ® at http://medicalbridges.org.
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • WORSHIP
    • WHAT WE BELIEVE
    • ABOUT OUR PASTOR
    • MEET OUR STAFF
    • CHURCH HISTORY
  • NEWS/EVENTS
    • CALENDAR
    • Newsletter
  • MINISTRIES
    • Family Ministries
    • CHILDRENS >
      • SUNDAY SCHOOL
      • VBS
      • NURSERY
    • YOUTH >
      • YOUTH (7th-12th)
      • SUPER 6th
      • UM ARMY
      • YOUTH ACTIVITY FORMS
    • Summer Camps and Activities
    • ADULTS >
      • SUNDAY SCHOOL
      • MENS MINISTRY
      • WOMENS MINISTRY
    • MUSIC / MEDIA MINISTRY
    • SMALL GROUPS
    • Missions Outreach >
      • VOLUNTEER
      • WITHIN OUR CONGREGATION
      • WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
      • COMMUNITY GARDEN
    • VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
  • Online Giving
  • Media
    • Live Streams
    • Video Archives
    • Church Vs Human Trafficking
  • Contact