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FirstServe |
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2900 W. Carson Street Torrance, California 90503 (310) 320-9920 ext. 161 |
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First-Serve Brochure
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FirstServe, a CA non-profit corporation, identifies and helps the lonely and vulnerable—particularly the elderly, the grieving, the developmentally disadvantaged and those not native to the USA.
Utilizing community resources, FirstServe provides care through individual counseling, small group support, volunteer training, and opportunities for arts enrichment and cross-cultural understanding.
FirstServe contributes to the growth of the South Bay as a place of hospitality for all.
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| First Friends - is a fellowship group for special-needs adults. Sponsored by FirstServe, "First Friends" is a social time of games, crafts, dinner and worship. Our next meeting will be: Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30 pm in the library! Contact the church office or FirstServe’s Executive Director, Pastor Lawson, if you're interested in helping with this small group at: (310) 320-9920 ext 161 | ||
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Cancer Support Group : A faith-based support group for cancer patients, survivors, and families has begun. Each session will include devotions, medical information, time for sharing and will always be open to new members. |
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Monday Night Meals : First Lutheran’s long time cooperation with St. John’s in Gardena to serve meals for homeless and under-employed neighbors is linked with FirstServe. Monday Night Meals serves a growing number of adults and children each week. |
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Ministry with the elderly is an important emphasis for both First Lutheran and FirstServe. FirstServe has expanded its cooperation with local services for the elderly, and its ability to guide individuals and families to agencies and sources of important information. |
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Broadway at First, a night of song and laughter led by members and friends of FirstServe will return for another night of joy and celebration in October 2009. |
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Walking
the Mourner’s Path is a support program for persons dealing with
bereavement. This FirstServe program began its work in 2008. The Rev. Dr.
Bill Hurst is the Program Associate, trained in this innovative
faith-centered grief relief program during his years in New York serving
grieving people in the aftermath of the World Trade Center disaster. |
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For more information about the programs of FirstServe Floyd Lawson, Executive Director 2900 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503 310-320-9920 ext. 161 310-320-1963 (fax)
www.first-serve.org |
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