First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be volunteering at First Presbyterian’s soup kitchen and clothes closet on June 16th, 2024 at 1:00pm. First Presbyterian is located at 166 Popular Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. We look forward to the wonderful fellowship.
First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
On Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 1:30pm we will be serving in the soup kitchen and clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian is located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103. {Please bring any new or gently used clothing items that you would like to donate to the clothes closet.}
2019 Golden Age Luncheon
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be providing desserts and serving at St. Luke’s 2019 Golden Age Christmas Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Members are to arrive at St. Luke with delicious desserts by 1:30pm. St. Luke is located at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd., Olive Branch Mississippi. It is always an honor to serve the seniors that come out to the beautiful luncheons that St. Luke so faithfully and graciously prepare for them.
2019 Golden Age Thanksgiving Luncheon
On Saturday, November 16th, 2019, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be donating desserts and volunteering at Saint Luke’s Golden Age Thanksgiving Luncheon. It has always been our pleasure to help Saint Luke serve the seniors in the community.
Saint Luke is located at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654. If you are able to volunteer, please arrive by 1:30pm.
Fire Station 42
On Saturday, August 10th, we will partner with group #5 from St. Luke Church of God in Christ in O.B Mississippi to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for our friends at station 42. We will meet at station 42 at 1:00pm. Station 42 is located at 3442 Fontaine Rd. Memphis, TN. 38116.
Allenbrooke Health Care Center
On Saturday, July 27th, at 11:00am, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be visiting our friends at Allenbrooke Health Care Center. Allenbrooke is located at 3933 Allenbrooke Cove, Memphis, Tennessee, 38116.
We are so excited to be walking in another great walk with March of Dimes. We love doing whatever we can to help mothers and babes have a better chance at life. You are more than welcome to join us in this walk for life.
The March of Dimes Walk will take place Saturday, May 04, 2109. 6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis, TN 38017
Registration Time: 8:00Am
Start Time: 9:00AM
Walk Distance: 2.5 Miles
We hope to meet you there.
First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 1:30pm we will be serving in the soup kitchen and clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian is located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103.
2018 Golden Age Luncheon
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be providing desserts and serving at St. Luke’s 2018 Golden Age Christmas Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2018. Members are to arrive at St. Luke with delicious desserts by 1:30pm. St. Luke is located at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd., Olive Branch Mississippi. It is always an honor to serve the seniors that come out to the beautiful luncheons that St. Luke so faithfully ang graciously prepare for them.
St. Luke’s Golden Age Thanksgiving Luncheon
We will be volunteering and donating desserts for the 2018 Golden Age Thanksgiving Luncheon. It is always an honor and a privilege to be able to serve the beautiful seniors of OB and surrounding communities. St. Luke is located at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd., Olive Branch Mississippi, 38654.
Active Heart and Hands of Jesus members please arrive with your dessert and warm beautiful smiles by 1:30pm. Lets shine bright for Jesus and share his love with our beautiful friends.
On Saturday, July 28th, 2018, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be joining the AARP Foundation for the Summer of Service to Seniors Meal Pack Challenge. Meal packaging events are festivals of giving and caring that draw families, neighbors, colleagues and communities together. This will be our second year to participate, and we are looking forward to a great time as we pack meals for seniors.
For a great number of seniors, poverty is a fact of life. More than 10 million seniors live below the poverty line. We, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus are up to the challenge. We want to do something that will show these senior that we care and that the love of Jesus is flowing through us. Please feel free to join us there.
Shift Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: 191 Beale Street, Memphis, TN. 38103
Marching For the Babies and Their Moms
On Saturday, May 5th, 2018 we will be walking with the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes fights for the health of all moms and babies. They are working to radically improve the healthcare they receive and pioneering research to find solutions. They are empowering families with the knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies.
Hosea 4:6 says my people are destroyed from the lack of knowledge. We want to help support the March of Dimes to get the knowledge and tools to the people in our community that are in need. We will do this by walking and raising funds for the 2018 Memphis walk.
The walk will take place at Shelby Farms Park, 6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis TN. 38134. {Right Off Walnut Grove Road} Registration for the walk starts at 8:00am and the walk starts at 9:00am.
On Saturday, March 17th, at 11:30am, we will be visiting the sick and shut-in. One of the places we will be visiting is Allenbrooke Health Care Center. Allenbrooke is located at 3933 Allenbrooke Cove, Memphis, TN. 38118. We look forward to sharing the love of Jesus with our friend there and other places.
This will also be St. Patrick’s Day, what an honor to wear our green shirts on this day, a day set aside for such a special and honorable man, St. Patrick. He is credited/regarded as being the founder of Christianity in Ireland. He loved people and went about doing good.
First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
On Sunday, January 21st, we are scheduled to volunteer at First Presbyterian. Please arrive at First Presbyterian located at 166 Poplar Ave. by 1:30pm. As I’m sure you have noticed, the weather is now very cold. The visitors that we will be serving are in need of warm clothing that will protect them from the harsh climate at this time. If you have coats, hats, gloves, warm pants, shirts, scarfs, or winter shoes that you could donate that would be great and very much appreciated. If you are reading this and you are not a member of The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus and would like to donate warm winter items, you can drop your items off at the church on any Sunday starting at 1:30 until around 3:00pm
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1:30 pm, it will be our honor to serve at St. Luke’s Golden Age Christmas luncheon. St. Luke is located at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch, Mississippi, 38654. Christmas lunch for the seniors of the church and the community is always a joy at St Luke. They go above and beyond to show the seniors a lot of love and a great time.
St. Luke’s Golden Age Thanksgiving Luncheon
On Saturday, November 18, at 1:30pm, we are scheduled to serve at St. Luke’s Golden Age Thanksgiving Dinner. It is also our privilege to bring the desserts for the luncheon. We are always excited to spend time with our friends at St. Luke. St. Luke is located at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch, Mississippi, 38654.
Do not cast me off in the time of old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails. Psalm 71:9
Memphis Mid-South Out of the Darkness Walk
Saturday, October 21st
We are joining the movement to save lives. We will be there letting our light shine bright for Jesus. We are the light in a dark world and we want to join thousands of others in the effort to raise awareness and funds that allow for new research, creation of educational programs, and support survivors of suicide loss. Please join us in the fight.
Event Details
Walk Date: Saturday, October, 21, 2017
Location: Memphis Botanic Gardens, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN.
Registration Time 9:00am Walk Begins: 10:00am Walk Ends: 11:30am
First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen/ Clothes Closet
On Sunday, October 1st, at 1:30pm, we are scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian is located at 166 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN. 38103. It is always our pleasure to show our love and support to our friends that visit the soup kitchen at First Presbyterian.
Great Oaks Rehabilitation Center
Saturday, September 16th, at 12:15pm, we are scheduled to meet and make new friends with the residents at Great Oaks Rehabilitation Center. The center is located at 111 Chase St., Byhalia, MS. We will sing some songs and play some games. We are so excited to be able to share the love of Jesus with the people at Great Oaks.
On Saturday, July 29, 2017, we will be visiting the sick and shut-in. We will visit with friends at Allenbrooke Nursing Home, located at 3933 Allenbrooke Cove, Memphis, TN, 38118, as well as others that we love in our community. We will visit with our friends at Allenbrooke starting at 12:30 pm.
Are You Up To the Challenge?
On Saturday, June 3rd, we will be joining the AARP Foundation for the Summer of Service to Seniors Meal Pack Challenge. Meal packaging events are festivals of giving and caring that draw families, neighbors, colleagues and communities together. For a startling number of older adults, poverty is a fact of life that threatens to put the American Dream out of reach. More than 10 million adults 50 and older live below the poverty line.
We, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus are up to the challenge. As a Meal Pack Volunteer, we will help pack 500,000 meals to make a difference in the lives of hungry seniors in our community. We are excited about this great opportunity to let our light shine for Jesus.
This event will take place on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 at FedEX Forum located at 191 Beale Street, Memphis TN. 38103. Shift Time – 11:30-1:00pm { Please arrive 30 minutes before your shift time.}
Put on Your Nose
On Thursday May 25, 2017 we will be putting on our nose for a great cause. It’s Red Nose Day. We will be coming together in the fight against child poverty one nose at a time. For every nose we purchase a percentage of the funds will go to help underprivileged children all around the world. So hurry to Walgreens and get you nose. Post your red nose pictures on our FB page. We can’t wait to see them. DO IT FOR THE KIDS!
Memphis 2017 March for Babies {March of Dimes}
On Saturday, May6th, the Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be walking in the March for Babies. We are looking forward to a fun day out with the hope of walking to improve the health of babies in our very own community.
Registration will starts at 8:00AM and the 2.5 mile walk starts at 9:00AM. The walk location is 6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis TN. 38102. {Shelby Farms Park}
To learn more about the walk, sign up or make a donation, visit www.marchforbabies.org. Click on join a team and fill in The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus. We hope to see you there.
On Saturday, April 22nd 2017, we will pass out sack lunches to our homeless friends in the downtown area. We will park on the lot of First Presbyterian Church located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN. 38103. We will then walk around the area and give out the lunches made from love. {Meeting Time – 12:30pm}
Member Derek Williams and the students of Westwood High School are taking a stand against unnecessary violence and activities in their neighborhood, and invite you to join them in a day of H.O.P.E. –Helping Our People Excel
The march will start at 9:30am at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church located at 620 Parkrose, Memphis TN. 38109. Please come out and let your light shine for Jesus.
Lunch for Our Boys in Blue {MPD}
On Saturday, March 25, 2017, we will be showing the love of Jesus to the offers at the East Precinct located at 2602 Mount Moriah Rd., Memphis TN. 38109. We will be providing lunch for them. We want them to know we appreciate their passion to protect and serve the community. We can’t serve all of Memphis finest but we can start somewhere. Members should arrive at 12:30pm with their food and to help setup. We would also love for the public to come out at 1:00pm to greet the officers and give words of encouragement and appreciation. We want this to be a special day for them.
Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
On Sunday, January 15, 2017, we will be volunteering in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church. We are so excited about visiting with our friends in this New Year. First Presbyterian is located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN. 38103. We will arrive at First Presbyterian at 1:30 p.m.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, December 17th, 2016, at 10:30am, we will be visiting with our friends at Kirby Pines. We have had so much fun with them in the past; we can’t wait to do it again. We look forward to sing Christmas songs along with other great praise and worship songs to help them ring in the season. Music is the universal language for the heart, mind body and soul.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis TN 38115.
St. Luke’s Golden Age Dinner
On Saturday, November 19, 2016, we will be volunteering at St. Luke C.O.G.I.C. Golden Age Luncheon. We will arrive at St. Luke located at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch, Mississippi by 1:00pm. On each third Saturday of the month, St. Luke feed the senior citizens of the church and community. It will be an honor and a pleasure to serve our friends on this day. We would also like to show love to our friends by providing dessert for the luncheon.
October – National Bullying Prevention Month
Please don’t let the month go by without speaking out against bullying, we won’t. On Friday, October 28, 2016, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus we will Go Orange to celebrate Unity – United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion. Take time to lead a discussion on bullying with the people you spend your time with, no one is too young or too old. Everyone has a voice, use yours. Speak Out! For more information on bullying visit www.pacer.org/bullying
And remember always ask yourself what would Jesus do or say.
October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, we dedicated the day to wearing pink in support of friends, family, and people all over the word that have ever been diagnosed with breast cancer or any other form of cancer. We will continue to pray for you and your family members and for the families that have lost a love one.
First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus are scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1:30 pm. First Presbyterian is located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN., 38103. We count it a joy and a pleasure to be able to reunite with some of the sweet faces we have served there before.
Out of the Darkness Walk
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 we will be letting our light shine for Jesus as we join the annual Memphis Out of the Darkness Walk.
The Out of the Darkness Walks is AFSP’s largest fundraisers. They produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by suicide, and create communities that are smart about mental health.
We would love for you to come out and walk with us to show love and support for fellow man that have lost a love one to suicide. Visit http://afsp.donordrive.com to register. 
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 10:00 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music, so we are looking forward to doing some fun music and movements with our friends. Music is the universal language for the heart, mind, body and soul.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
Mid-South Food Bank
Mark your calendars- On Saturday, May 28th from 9:00am until 12:00 pm we are scheduled to volunteer for the Mid-South Food Bank. The volunteer service will take place at 1269 Heistan Place, Memphis TN. 38104. This is the Mid-South Food Bank Sorting Warehouse. This is a great opportunity to serve our community and let our light shine bright for Jesus.
Red Nose Day Fun
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will get seriously silly in support of Red Nose Day. We ask that you will get seriously silly also. Go to Walgreens and buy a red nose for you and your friends. The red nose you buy will help support multiple charities in both the U.S. and abroad. In 2015 over $23 million was raised to help fight kids’ poverty. The red nose only cost $1.00. One dollar can make a big difference, and so can you. Buy that nose and join us in our first weekly challenge. Take a pic of you and your mother or you and your children on Mother’s Day. Email your picture to pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org or tag it to The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus Face Book page. We would love to post your pic. The second challenge is on Thursday, May 26, the actual Red Nose Day. Take a picture of you and your coworkers wearing your red noses and having fun. Email them or tag them to our FB page. Let’s have fun and support the children at the same time. Children are a gift from God.
Members of The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will participate in Feast For Friends 3rd Monday on April 18th, 2016. Feast For Friends serves a free nutritious meal to people with AIDS and HIV and their caregivers. This function will take place at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1207 Peabody Ave., Memphis TN. 38104
Time: 5:30-7:45pm
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be walking in the March of Dimes, March for Babies Walk. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. To learn more about The March of Dimes and to register and join The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus team or make a donation, visit www.marchforbabies.org. After you sign up be sure to scroll down and click join team. Fill in the team’s name, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 10:15 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music. We will do our best to bring a joyful noise and pray it will be a sweet, sweet, sound to their ear.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
We would like to take a minute to shine the spotlight on one of our very own members, Tan Collier Tabb. Tan is a mixed media artist and she is on the move. On Friday, February 5th, Tan will be the first exhibit artist for the grand opening of WEBZ Art Gallery and gift shop, located at 185 N Main in Collierville, TN. It would be great if all members would show up and show their support for what God is doing in Tan's life. Wear your best green and gold outfit and come out and let your light shine bright for Tan.
Mark your calendar, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus is scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February, 14, 2016. As we all know, this is Valentine’s Day, a day of love. What better way is there to show the love of Jesus than to show it to those who need it most? Every Sunday First Presbyterian Church feed on an average, 100 hundred homeless people.
Time – 1:30
166 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN. 38103
We will make handmade Valentine cards to give each of the guests that come. We will also continue to collect the clothing items the church needs to keep the guests clothed. This would also be a great time for hats, coats, scarfs and gloves to be donated.
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 10, 2016. We are scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church, located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN. 38103. They feed 100 or more homeless people every Sunday. It is an honor and a privilege as well as our duty to be able to help.
Time - 1:30 pm
We will also be collecting items the church is always in need of to help serve the community. If you are reading this and would like to donate something from the following list, please email us at pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be donating items from the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis TN. Holiday Store wish list. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, at no charge to their guest, provides supportive services and a “home-away- from home” for St. Jude families and their children receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses. They also provide a great store where parents and kids can shop for each other for the holidays at no charge. All items being donated should be new and unwrapped. They are asking that you do not donate stuffed animal.
We are looking forward to letting our light shine by doing what we can for the children and their families of the Ronald McDonald House.
All donations will be needed by Friday, December 12, 2015
Gift Suggestions
|
Children’s Items |
Teen Items |
Adult Items |
|
Dolls {i.e.: Barbie, baby} |
Headphones |
Bath and body |
|
Remote control cars |
Model kits |
items |
|
Boxed craft activities |
Lava lamps |
Men’s travel |
|
Diecast/plastic trucks & cars |
Art/Scrap booking kits |
& shaving kits |
|
Educational toys |
Nail polish/makeup |
Golf acc. |
|
Fisher Price / Playskool toys |
Sports gear/Pool sticks |
Picture frame |
|
Games {board and electronic |
Telescopes |
Slippers |
|
Lego and building blocks |
iPods and iPod accessories |
Calendars |
|
Girls’ dress up sets |
Gift cards {i.e.: retail stores |
Stamps |
|
Hello Kitty merchandise |
Malco, Starbucks} |
Stationery |
|
Frozen merchandise |
New release DVDs |
Gift Cards |
|
Transformers |
Pajama bottoms {Adult |
Ties |
|
My Little Pony |
sizes SM-XXL} |
Gloves |
|
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
Small tools |
|
|
Super Hero’s |
Handheld |
|
|
games |
||
What A Difference A Tab Can Make
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be collecting aluminum tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis TN. These tabs can come from any kind of aluminum can. (Soda, soup, pet food, etc.) We are very excited to see how many we can save as a group for the Pop-Tab-Palooza Event in 2016. In 2014, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis received more than $31,000 from Pop Tabs alone.
The Pop-Tab-Palooza supports children and families in need, and helps the environment at the same time. Every little tab can help mend a heart.
Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be serving at the senior citizen Christmas luncheon at St. Luke C.O.G.I.C on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Please arrive at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch MS. By 1:00 pm.
*We will be donating items to help fill their Christmas bags and make their special day a little brighter.
Out of the Darkness Walk
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 we will be letting our light shine for Jesus as we join the annual Memphis Out of the Darkness Walk.
The Out of the Darkness Walks is AFSP’s largest fundraisers. They produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by suicide, and create communities that are smart about mental health.
We would love for you to come out and walk with us to show love and support for fellow man that have lost a love one to suicide. Visit http://afsp.donordrive.com to register.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 10:00 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music, so we are looking forward to doing some fun music and movements with our friends. Music is the universal language for the heart, mind, body and soul.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
Mid-South Food Bank
Mark your calendars- On Saturday, May 28th from 9:00am until 12:00 pm we are scheduled to volunteer for the Mid-South Food Bank. The volunteer service will take place at 1269 Heistan Place, Memphis TN. 38104. This is the Mid-South Food Bank Sorting Warehouse. This is a great opportunity to serve our community and let our light shine bright for Jesus.
Red Nose Day Fun
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will get seriously silly in support of Red Nose Day. We ask that you will get seriously silly also. Go to Walgreens and buy a red nose for you and your friends. The red nose you buy will help support multiple charities in both the U.S. and abroad. In 2015 over $23 million was raised to help fight kids’ poverty. The red nose only cost $1.00. One dollar can make a big difference, and so can you. Buy that nose and join us in our first weekly challenge. Take a pic of you and your mother or you and your children on Mother’s Day. Email your picture to pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org or tag it to The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus Face Book page. We would love to post your pic. The second challenge is on Thursday, May 26, the actual Red Nose Day. Take a picture of you and your coworkers wearing your red noses and having fun. Email them or tag them to our FB page. Let’s have fun and support the children at the same time. Children are a gift from God.
Members of The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will participate in Feast For Friends 3rd Monday on April 18th, 2016. Feast For Friends serves a free nutritious meal to people with AIDS and HIV and their caregivers. This function will take place at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1207 Peabody Ave., Memphis TN. 38104
Time: 5:30-7:45pm
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be walking in the March of Dimes, March for Babies Walk. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. To learn more about The March of Dimes and to register and join The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus team or make a donation, visit www.marchforbabies.org. After you sign up be sure to scroll down and click join team. Fill in the team’s name, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 10:15 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music. We will do our best to bring a joyful noise and pray it will be a sweet, sweet, sound to their ear.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
We would like to take a minute to shine the spotlight on one of our very own members, Tan Collier Tabb. Tan is a mixed media artist and she is on the move. On Friday, February 5th, Tan will be the first exhibit artist for the grand opening of WEBZ Art Gallery and gift shop, located at 185 N Main in Collierville, TN. It would be great if all members would show up and show their support for what God is doing in Tan's life. Wear your best green and gold outfit and come out and let your light shine bright for Tan.
Mark your calendar, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus is scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February, 14, 2016. As we all know, this is Valentine’s Day, a day of love. What better way is there to show the love of Jesus than to show it to those who need it most? Every Sunday First Presbyterian Church feed on an average, 100 hundred homeless people.
Time – 1:30
166 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN. 38103
We will make handmade Valentine cards to give each of the guests that come. We will also continue to collect the clothing items the church needs to keep the guests clothed. This would also be a great time for hats, coats, scarfs and gloves to be donated.
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 10, 2016. We are scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church, located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN. 38103. They feed 100 or more homeless people every Sunday. It is an honor and a privilege as well as our duty to be able to help.
Time - 1:30 pm
We will also be collecting items the church is always in need of to help serve the community. If you are reading this and would like to donate something from the following list, please email us at pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be donating items from the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis TN. Holiday Store wish list. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, at no charge to their guest, provides supportive services and a “home-away- from home” for St. Jude families and their children receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses. They also provide a great store where parents and kids can shop for each other for the holidays at no charge. All items being donated should be new and unwrapped. They are asking that you do not donate stuffed animal.
We are looking forward to letting our light shine by doing what we can for the children and their families of the Ronald McDonald House.
All donations will be needed by Friday, December 12, 2015
Gift Suggestions
|
Children’s Items |
Teen Items |
Adult Items |
|
Dolls {i.e.: Barbie, baby} |
Headphones |
Bath and body |
|
Remote control cars |
Model kits |
items |
|
Boxed craft activities |
Lava lamps |
Men’s travel |
|
Diecast/plastic trucks & cars |
Art/Scrap booking kits |
& shaving kits |
|
Educational toys |
Nail polish/makeup |
Golf acc. |
|
Fisher Price / Playskool toys |
Sports gear/Pool sticks |
Picture frame |
|
Games {board and electronic |
Telescopes |
Slippers |
|
Lego and building blocks |
iPods and iPod accessories |
Calendars |
|
Girls’ dress up sets |
Gift cards {i.e.: retail stores |
Stamps |
|
Hello Kitty merchandise |
Malco, Starbucks} |
Stationery |
|
Frozen merchandise |
New release DVDs |
Gift Cards |
|
Transformers |
Pajama bottoms {Adult |
Ties |
|
My Little Pony |
sizes SM-XXL} |
Gloves |
|
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
Small tools |
|
|
Super Hero’s |
Handheld |
|
|
games |
||
What A Difference A Tab Can Make
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be collecting aluminum tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis TN. These tabs can come from any kind of aluminum can. (Soda, soup, pet food, etc.) We are very excited to see how many we can save as a group for the Pop-Tab-Palooza Event in 2016. In 2014, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis received more than $31,000 from Pop Tabs alone.
The Pop-Tab-Palooza supports children and families in need, and helps the environment at the same time. Every little tab can help mend a heart.
Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be serving at the senior citizen Christmas luncheon at St. Luke C.O.G.I.C on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Please arrive at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch MS. By 1:00 pm.
*We will be donating items to help fill their Christmas bags and make their special day a little brighter.
Out of the Darkness Walk
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 we will be letting our light shine for Jesus as we join the annual Memphis Out of the Darkness Walk.
The Out of the Darkness Walks is AFSP’s largest fundraisers. They produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by suicide, and create communities that are smart about mental health.
We would love for you to come out and walk with us to show love and support for fellow man that have lost a love one to suicide. Visit http://afsp.donordrive.com to register.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 10:00 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music, so we are looking forward to doing some fun music and movements with our friends. Music is the universal language for the heart, mind, body and soul.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
Mid-South Food Bank
Mark your calendars- On Saturday, May 28th from 9:00am until 12:00 pm we are scheduled to volunteer for the Mid-South Food Bank. The volunteer service will take place at 1269 Heistan Place, Memphis TN. 38104. This is the Mid-South Food Bank Sorting Warehouse. This is a great opportunity to serve our community and let our light shine bright for Jesus.
Red Nose Day Fun
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will get seriously silly in support of Red Nose Day. We ask that you will get seriously silly also. Go to Walgreens and buy a red nose for you and your friends. The red nose you buy will help support multiple charities in both the U.S. and abroad. In 2015 over $23 million was raised to help fight kids’ poverty. The red nose only cost $1.00. One dollar can make a big difference, and so can you. Buy that nose and join us in our first weekly challenge. Take a pic of you and your mother or you and your children on Mother’s Day. Email your picture to pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org or tag it to The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus Face Book page. We would love to post your pic. The second challenge is on Thursday, May 26, the actual Red Nose Day. Take a picture of you and your coworkers wearing your red noses and having fun. Email them or tag them to our FB page. Let’s have fun and support the children at the same time. Children are a gift from God.
Members of The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will participate in Feast For Friends 3rd Monday on April 18th, 2016. Feast For Friends serves a free nutritious meal to people with AIDS and HIV and their caregivers. This function will take place at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1207 Peabody Ave., Memphis TN. 38104
Time: 5:30-7:45pm
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be walking in the March of Dimes, March for Babies Walk. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. To learn more about The March of Dimes and to register and join The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus team or make a donation, visit www.marchforbabies.org. After you sign up be sure to scroll down and click join team. Fill in the team’s name, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 10:15 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music. We will do our best to bring a joyful noise and pray it will be a sweet, sweet, sound to their ear.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
We would like to take a minute to shine the spotlight on one of our very own members, Tan Collier Tabb. Tan is a mixed media artist and she is on the move. On Friday, February 5th, Tan will be the first exhibit artist for the grand opening of WEBZ Art Gallery and gift shop, located at 185 N Main in Collierville, TN. It would be great if all members would show up and show their support for what God is doing in Tan's life. Wear your best green and gold outfit and come out and let your light shine bright for Tan.
Mark your calendar, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus is scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February, 14, 2016. As we all know, this is Valentine’s Day, a day of love. What better way is there to show the love of Jesus than to show it to those who need it most? Every Sunday First Presbyterian Church feed on an average, 100 hundred homeless people.
Time – 1:30
166 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN. 38103
We will make handmade Valentine cards to give each of the guests that come. We will also continue to collect the clothing items the church needs to keep the guests clothed. This would also be a great time for hats, coats, scarfs and gloves to be donated.
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 10, 2016. We are scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church, located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN. 38103. They feed 100 or more homeless people every Sunday. It is an honor and a privilege as well as our duty to be able to help.
Time - 1:30 pm
We will also be collecting items the church is always in need of to help serve the community. If you are reading this and would like to donate something from the following list, please email us at pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be donating items from the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis TN. Holiday Store wish list. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, at no charge to their guest, provides supportive services and a “home-away- from home” for St. Jude families and their children receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses. They also provide a great store where parents and kids can shop for each other for the holidays at no charge. All items being donated should be new and unwrapped. They are asking that you do not donate stuffed animal.
We are looking forward to letting our light shine by doing what we can for the children and their families of the Ronald McDonald House.
All donations will be needed by Friday, December 12, 2015
Gift Suggestions
|
Children’s Items |
Teen Items |
Adult Items |
|
Dolls {i.e.: Barbie, baby} |
Headphones |
Bath and body |
|
Remote control cars |
Model kits |
items |
|
Boxed craft activities |
Lava lamps |
Men’s travel |
|
Diecast/plastic trucks & cars |
Art/Scrap booking kits |
& shaving kits |
|
Educational toys |
Nail polish/makeup |
Golf acc. |
|
Fisher Price / Playskool toys |
Sports gear/Pool sticks |
Picture frame |
|
Games {board and electronic |
Telescopes |
Slippers |
|
Lego and building blocks |
iPods and iPod accessories |
Calendars |
|
Girls’ dress up sets |
Gift cards {i.e.: retail stores |
Stamps |
|
Hello Kitty merchandise |
Malco, Starbucks} |
Stationery |
|
Frozen merchandise |
New release DVDs |
Gift Cards |
|
Transformers |
Pajama bottoms {Adult |
Ties |
|
My Little Pony |
sizes SM-XXL} |
Gloves |
|
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
Small tools |
|
|
Super Hero’s |
Handheld |
|
|
games |
||
What A Difference A Tab Can Make
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be collecting aluminum tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis TN. These tabs can come from any kind of aluminum can. (Soda, soup, pet food, etc.) We are very excited to see how many we can save as a group for the Pop-Tab-Palooza Event in 2016. In 2014, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis received more than $31,000 from Pop Tabs alone.
The Pop-Tab-Palooza supports children and families in need, and helps the environment at the same time. Every little tab can help mend a heart.
Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be serving at the senior citizen Christmas luncheon at St. Luke C.O.G.I.C on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Please arrive at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch MS. By 1:00 pm.
*We will be donating items to help fill their Christmas bags and make their special day a little brighter.
Out of the Darkness Walk
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 we will be letting our light shine for Jesus as we join the annual Memphis Out of the Darkness Walk.
The Out of the Darkness Walks is AFSP’s largest fundraisers. They produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by suicide, and create communities that are smart about mental health.
We would love for you to come out and walk with us to show love and support for fellow man that have lost a love one to suicide. Visit http://afsp.donordrive.com to register.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 10:00 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music, so we are looking forward to doing some fun music and movements with our friends. Music is the universal language for the heart, mind, body and soul.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
Mid-South Food Bank
Mark your calendars- On Saturday, May 28th from 9:00am until 12:00 pm we are scheduled to volunteer for the Mid-South Food Bank. The volunteer service will take place at 1269 Heistan Place, Memphis TN. 38104. This is the Mid-South Food Bank Sorting Warehouse. This is a great opportunity to serve our community and let our light shine bright for Jesus.
Red Nose Day Fun
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will get seriously silly in support of Red Nose Day. We ask that you will get seriously silly also. Go to Walgreens and buy a red nose for you and your friends. The red nose you buy will help support multiple charities in both the U.S. and abroad. In 2015 over $23 million was raised to help fight kids’ poverty. The red nose only cost $1.00. One dollar can make a big difference, and so can you. Buy that nose and join us in our first weekly challenge. Take a pic of you and your mother or you and your children on Mother’s Day. Email your picture to pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org or tag it to The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus Face Book page. We would love to post your pic. The second challenge is on Thursday, May 26, the actual Red Nose Day. Take a picture of you and your coworkers wearing your red noses and having fun. Email them or tag them to our FB page. Let’s have fun and support the children at the same time. Children are a gift from God.
Members of The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will participate in Feast For Friends 3rd Monday on April 18th, 2016. Feast For Friends serves a free nutritious meal to people with AIDS and HIV and their caregivers. This function will take place at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1207 Peabody Ave., Memphis TN. 38104
Time: 5:30-7:45pm
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be walking in the March of Dimes, March for Babies Walk. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. To learn more about The March of Dimes and to register and join The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus team or make a donation, visit www.marchforbabies.org. After you sign up be sure to scroll down and click join team. Fill in the team’s name, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus.
Kirby Pines {Manor}
On Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 10:15 am, we will be visiting and making new friends with the residents of Kirby Pines. We have been told one of the things they like most is music. We will do our best to bring a joyful noise and pray it will be a sweet, sweet, sound to their ear.
Kirby Pines is located at 3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115.
Music can put pep in your step and joy in your heart.
We would like to take a minute to shine the spotlight on one of our very own members, Tan Collier Tabb. Tan is a mixed media artist and she is on the move. On Friday, February 5th, Tan will be the first exhibit artist for the grand opening of WEBZ Art Gallery and gift shop, located at 185 N Main in Collierville, TN. It would be great if all members would show up and show their support for what God is doing in Tan's life. Wear your best green and gold outfit and come out and let your light shine bright for Tan.
Mark your calendar, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus is scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February, 14, 2016. As we all know, this is Valentine’s Day, a day of love. What better way is there to show the love of Jesus than to show it to those who need it most? Every Sunday First Presbyterian Church feed on an average, 100 hundred homeless people.
Time – 1:30
166 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN. 38103
We will make handmade Valentine cards to give each of the guests that come. We will also continue to collect the clothing items the church needs to keep the guests clothed. This would also be a great time for hats, coats, scarfs and gloves to be donated.
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen/Clothes Closet
Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 10, 2016. We are scheduled to volunteer in the soup kitchen/clothes closet at First Presbyterian Church, located at 166 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN. 38103. They feed 100 or more homeless people every Sunday. It is an honor and a privilege as well as our duty to be able to help.
Time - 1:30 pm
We will also be collecting items the church is always in need of to help serve the community. If you are reading this and would like to donate something from the following list, please email us at pamsimmons@theactiveheartandhandsofjesus.org
Men and Women’s white crew, trouser, or tube socks
Women’s sports bras {small, medium, or large}
Blankets
Women’s cotton underwear {size 5, 6, 7 and 8}
Men’s cotton briefs {size 30-36}
Long pants for men {size 36-38}
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be donating items from the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis TN. Holiday Store wish list. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, at no charge to their guest, provides supportive services and a “home-away- from home” for St. Jude families and their children receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses. They also provide a great store where parents and kids can shop for each other for the holidays at no charge. All items being donated should be new and unwrapped. They are asking that you do not donate stuffed animal.
We are looking forward to letting our light shine by doing what we can for the children and their families of the Ronald McDonald House.
All donations will be needed by Friday, December 12, 2015
Gift Suggestions
|
Children’s Items |
Teen Items |
Adult Items |
|
Dolls {i.e.: Barbie, baby} |
Headphones |
Bath and body |
|
Remote control cars |
Model kits |
items |
|
Boxed craft activities |
Lava lamps |
Men’s travel |
|
Diecast/plastic trucks & cars |
Art/Scrap booking kits |
& shaving kits |
|
Educational toys |
Nail polish/makeup |
Golf acc. |
|
Fisher Price / Playskool toys |
Sports gear/Pool sticks |
Picture frame |
|
Games {board and electronic |
Telescopes |
Slippers |
|
Lego and building blocks |
iPods and iPod accessories |
Calendars |
|
Girls’ dress up sets |
Gift cards {i.e.: retail stores |
Stamps |
|
Hello Kitty merchandise |
Malco, Starbucks} |
Stationery |
|
Frozen merchandise |
New release DVDs |
Gift Cards |
|
Transformers |
Pajama bottoms {Adult |
Ties |
|
My Little Pony |
sizes SM-XXL} |
Gloves |
|
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
Small tools |
|
|
Super Hero’s |
Handheld |
|
|
games |
||
What A Difference A Tab Can Make
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be collecting aluminum tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis TN. These tabs can come from any kind of aluminum can. (Soda, soup, pet food, etc.) We are very excited to see how many we can save as a group for the Pop-Tab-Palooza Event in 2016. In 2014, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis received more than $31,000 from Pop Tabs alone.
The Pop-Tab-Palooza supports children and families in need, and helps the environment at the same time. Every little tab can help mend a heart.
Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon
The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be serving at the senior citizen Christmas luncheon at St. Luke C.O.G.I.C on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Please arrive at 7491 Hacks Cross Rd, Olive Branch MS. By 1:00 pm.
*We will be donating items to help fill their Christmas bags and make their special day a little brighter.
On Saturday, November 21, 2015, The Active Heart and Hands of Jesus will be helping to serve at the senior citizens luncheon at St. Luke C.O.G.I.C in Olive Branch, Mississippi. We will also show our love by providing desserts for the luncheon.
Isaiah 46:4 - Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Psalm 71:17-18 – Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
