Give Back the Blessing

Give Back the Blessing 2026

One of our First Pres values is to Deploy Generosity. When you participate in Give Back the Blessing, you get to be a part of deploying the generosity of others, too! A reliable van will touch countless lives in our community when fresh food arrives for those in need. A tuition scholarship will have ripple effects in the Middle East as one more student is ordained, ready to lead a rural church and tirelessly show the love of Jesus through service.

Through this offering, our hope is to annually bless our city and world by focusing on a specific area of need. This year, we are excited to follow our call to Equip the Body of Christ for service. We read about this in Ephesians 4:11-13, but this isn’t the only place in Scripture where God encourages us to use our gifts and see our very lives as an offering. Romans Chapter 12, which we will be studying in depth in a few months, is Paul’s teaching on humble service and love in action. Give Back the Blessing is just one way we can generously share, bless others, and rejoice in what the Lord is doing here in Colorado Springs and all over the globe.

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Crossfire Ministries: Refrigerated Van

Goal: $60,000

Crossfire Ministries is a long-time partner with First Pres. Their outreach is dedicated to meeting practical needs in the community while sharing God’s love. The ministry serves thousands each year through the help of volunteers and donations, with a mission rooted in faith and compassion that demonstrates Christ’s love in tangible ways.
Crossfire doesn’t just distribute food; they also transport it. But several months ago, one of their trusted food pickup vehicles experienced a major engine failure and is no longer usable. As Executive Director Renee Beebe shared, “This has highlighted a growing need — as our food rescue efforts expand, we must ensure we can safely and efficiently transport perishable items.” This is an opportunity for us to help Crossfire Ministries strengthen their fleet of vehicles so they can continue getting fresh, safe food to those who need it most. Our $60,000 goal will help them with this important purchase.


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ETSC: Seminary Student Scholarships

Goal: $24,000

Evangelical Theological Seminary of Cairo is a historic Christian theological institution in founded in 1863 by Presbyterian missionaries, originally operating as a floating seminary on a boat along the Nile to train church leaders. Today it is the official seminary of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Egypt, preparing pastors, ministers, and leaders to serve churches and society across Egypt, the Middle East, and Arabic-speaking communities worldwide.

ETSC students live in the dorm during the week, and on the weekends, they return to their villages to see their families and serve their congregations. The scholarship support will help pay for their tuition, room and board, transportation to and from the seminary, and an additional small stipend to provide for their wives, children, and in-laws back home.

Let’s equip those who are called to ordained ministry in that region! Our goal is to raise a minimum of $24,000, which would support 3 students for an entire year. Miriam Hanna, Director of Development and International Relations writes, “ETSC remains deeply grateful for its partners who empower the work of preparing pastors and leaders. At ETSC, students want more than an education; they want to know God and to make Him known.”


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