As disicples of Jesus, we are called to follow Him by living on mission. As a group, periodic service projects are a great way to practice this. Below are projects that are suitable for a growth group. Some are for larger groups and other are for small groups. If your group would like to serve through one of these options, you can contact Eastridge's liaison for the local mission partner and he or she will give you the necessary information.
If your group would like to make donations, you can:
Gather funds to purchase one of the following: pack-n-play, stroller, or car seat for a mom at either the Newton County Pregnancy Resource Center or the Refuge Pregnancy Center of Rockdale County.
Put together gift baskets for the moms at the pregnancy centers at Christmas time.
Purchase desperately needed summer clothing to donate to Refuge Pregnancy Center of Rockdale County for both boy and girl toddlers sizes 2T-4T/5T
Sponsor or help sponsor an Eastridge member who desires to serve with the Casas por Cristo team in Juarez in February 2027
Donate needed auction items for Refuge Pregnancy Center's annual silent auction on November 12.
If your group would like provide meals:
Meals for about 15 people are needed to feed the homeless at Repairers of the Breach on 10/29, 11/5, 11/24, 11/29, 12/3 and 12/22 (contact Brenda Buchanan, bdbuchanan@yahoo.com
Meals to feed approximately 100 college students for Bread Coffeehouse are needed on October 27.
Bread Coffeehouse needs pots of soup on Tuesday evenings to feed college students.
Christian Learning Center students need Breakfast Buddies and Snack Sponsors
If your group would like to donate time/energy:
Salvation Army needs people to sort, organize and prepare clothes to sell in their sales center.
Salvation Army needs bell ringers for their kettles from November 14 until Christmas Eve.
Giving Hands Food pantry needs volunteers on a regular basis to package boxes/freezer bags for Grab and Go distribution, restock shelves, assist guests with shopping, and other tasks.
Set up tables, unload delivery, separate and bag produce, register guests, direct traffic, load food into vehicles, and clean up on the 2nd Saturday of every month for the mobile food pantry.
If your group would like to help with an event:
You can host a baby shower for an expecting mother at Refuge Pregnancy Center
You can help organize Angel Tree gifts for Salvation Army.
For more detailed opportunities you can go to the Missions Opportunities page on the church website
Missions Team Leaders
Fabio Esguerra – 770-787-4543 – feesguerra@gmail.com
Carla Esguerra – 404-906-8229 – clesguerra61@gmail.com
Repairers of the Breach Repairers of the Breach provides meals for the homeless and they currently need help providing breakfasts and lunches. This is a great outreach project for Growth Groups. Currently, evening meals for about 15 are needed on October 29, November 5, November 24, November 29, December 3 and December 22. Donations for towels, blankets, toiletries and other necessities are needed for the day center. For more details about serving at Repairers of the Breach, contact Brenda Buchanan,(bdbuchanan@yahoo.com), who is Eastridge’s liaison with them, |
NGCC (North Georgia Christian Camp) NCGG is past the busy season of summer camps. They are always taking donations of various camp supplies like cleaning supplies, arts and crafts supplies, first-aid supplies and various games. They also depend on financial support from churches and individuals for scholarships, equipment and property upkeep. They covet our prayers each summer for safety for campers and all the staff and volunteers. Pray also for all to be drawn to a deeper knowledge of the Lord. and thanksgiving for all the lives changed through camp. For more details on donations, contact Eastridge’s NCGG liaison, Amy Briggs at amybriggs.ga@gmail.com |
The Salvation Army of Covington Serving opportunities include donating gently worn clothes, household goods, furniture and more. Volunteers are always needed to help sort clothes and move items to the storefront. Volunteers will also be needed for upcoming Christmas season. This includes Bell Ringing at the Kettles, and Angel Tree. Those who wish to can sponsor an Angel, purchasing items for a child's Christmas. Another Angel Tree serving opportunity is to help with the organizing and distribution of the gifts. Both of these are a great opportunity for Growth Groups. For more information, contact Eastridge’s liaison, Eddie Goddard at eddie_thecookieman@yahoo.com or Carla Esguerra (Angel Tree coordinator) at clesguerra61@gmail.com |
Giving Hands Food Pantry (Formerly FUMC Food Pantry)
Volunteer opportunities: Morning Prep: Every Wednesday and Thursday + once a month on Saturday, 9:30-12:30 pm, package boxes/freezer bags for grab ‘n go distribution, restock the shelves, assist unloading trucks from deliveries, break down boxes, etc. (possible heavy lifting) Afternoon Distribution: Every Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30-4:30 + once a month on the 2nd Saturday from 12:30-3:30 pm, (Indoor Event) Distribute grab ‘n go items to guests, assist guests with shopping, record weights, assist guests to their cars (possible heavy lifting) Volunteer Driver/Helper - Every Monday 6:00am - 11:00 am, Need a driver (16’ refrigerated box truck) and helper each week to retrieve donations from local grocery stores. No CDL required. All training is provided. Must be able to lift 20-pound boxes. Email foodpantry@covingtonfirst.org if interested. Mobile Food Pantry: 2nd Saturday of Each Month 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (Outdoor Event: Rain or Shine) Set up tables, unload delivery, separate and bag produce, register guests, direct traffic, load food into vehicles, and clean up. Light breakfast, lunch, and drinks provided. Delivery Driver Tuesdays 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pack boxes and freezer bags at the food pantry, then deliver to homebound guests. Requires use of a personal vehicle. Contact Eddie Goddard, at eddie_thecookieman@yahoo.com who is Eastridge’s liaison, for more details. |
Newton Pregnancy Resource Center NPRC is a gospel-centered, pro-life ministry located right here in Newton County. The pregnancy center is committed to sharing the gospel and providing pro-life options counseling to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. There are many ways to help. Contact Paige Taylor, paige.taylor718@gmail.com or 571.215.1197, who is Eastridge’s liaison, for more details. |
Refuge Pregnancy (Rockdale County) Refuge is a non-profit organization serving the Rockdale and surrounding communities by providing free services for unplanned pregnancies. They do not offer or refer abortion services but provide support for a healthy pregnancy and family stability. They accept donations of new or gently used mom and baby items. There are also ways to host a baby shower for the Refuge Center clients. They are in desperate need of summer clothes for girls/boys sizes 2t - 4t/5t. (Growth Group opportunity) Also, on Thursday, November 12, they will be having their annual Where Hope Begins celebration at Conyers First Methodist Church from 6:30-8:30. There will be a live and silent auction and raffle. Donations for auction items would be a great Growth Group project. Please reach out to Eastridge's liaison, Svetlana Varfolomeyeva (svarfolomeyeva@gmail.com) for more details. |
Bread Coffee House Bread holds various outreach events to college students at Oxford College. Their needs are as as follows: 1. Bread provides free meals for approximately 100-150 students as an outreach. Providing a meal is a great service opportunity for Growth Groups. The next meal needed is on the evening of October 27. They will also serve soup on Tuesdays at the coffee house on 9/29, 10/6, 11/3, and 12/1. 2. They are in need of about 8 dozen cookies almost weekly for outreach purposes. They will be handing them outside at Tuesday morning coffee events and any meal events they will have in the first few weeks. 3. Supplies for the Coffee House can be donated via Bread Oxford's Amazon Wishlist. (Growth Group) If you are interested in serving this ministry, contact Eastridge’s liaison, Nicole Smith at nicole.chupp@gmail.com |
Newton Christian Learning Center (CLC) 1. Drivers are needed for a large passenger van. The driver would need to pick up students from school and drop off at the 1st Baptist Annex. The biggest need is on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 2:40-3:40. There is also a need for drivers Monday -Friday from 1:45-2:30. Even just taking one day a week would help. CDL is not required and a training session will be arranged. 2. Classroom Assistants are needed to help the teacher set up, clean up, make copies, put Band-Aids on if needed, or any other thing that would help the teacher be able to keep teaching! If you are creative, there's an opportunity to do bulletin boards. 3. Help prepare for their Annual Auction. This may involve helping get donations, picking items up, and helping organize for the actual event, to be held on Nov. 6. This is a fun event with both a live and silent auction. Authentic Mexican food is provided by another local church, as part of the night of fundraising. 4. Last, but definitely not least, is the need for Breakfast Buddies, and Snack Sponsors. You can choose to do either as often as you are comfortable with... once a week, once a month, once a quarter or even once a school year. Breakfast Buddy Instructions Snack Sponsor Instructions Background checks are required for some of the positions. For more information, contact Jean Roten at oneuponem@gmail.com. The CLC is asking the Board of Education to adopt a policy that will allow off-campus Bible classes during the school day. They are collecting digital signatures for the petition. Click here to sign the petition. |
Foreign Mission Opportunities
Casas Por Cristo – Eastridge will be sending a team to build a house in Juarez, Mexico on February 8-12, 2027. To donate towards scholarships, to sign up for the trip, or for more information, contact feesguerra@gmail.com. |
Mission Caribe – Eastridge recently sent a team to Honduras in July. A mission trip to Mision Caribe is planned every year during the summer. The 2027 dates are July 10-17. Contact Jenni Rom at sjedrom@gmail.com for more information. |