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2016 ADVANCE MEMPHIS
INVOLVEMENT GUIDE
“My friends, you
were CHOSEN to
be free. So don’t
use your FREEDOM
as an excuse to do
anything you want.
Use it as an
OPPORTUNITY to
serve each other
with love.”
Galatians 5:13
2 0 1 6
ADVANCE MEMPHIS Strives to reflect the hope of the coming kingdom of
God in 38126 through transformational
relationships and economic development.
THIS YEAR: Make plans to join Advance Memphis in
serving, learning, giving, sharing, feeding, teaching,
loving, praying, and seeking the glory of God.
USE THIS GUIDE: To learn more about the work at
Advance Memphis and how to plan your involvement.
Your involvement at Advance is essential to the
success of this work. Join us in 2016.
INSIDE: Ways to Pray, Serve, and Give | Planning to Mentor | Volunteer Roles | Important Dates
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10
PRAY | SERVE | GIVE AND FOLLOW THE STORY OF GOD’S WORK IN 38126
ADVANCE MEMPHIS
www.advancememphis.org
location: 769 Vance Avenue
Memphis TN, 38126
mailing address: PO Box 2201
Memphis TN, 38101
901.543.8525
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join us The prayers, hours of service, and financial gifts that are given on behalf of this work are
the lifeblood of Advance Memphis. Learn how to plug in below, and keep reading the guide
for specifics and opportunities.
pray We share requests in Prayer Letter Emails. Join us! Email: [email protected].
serve In 2015, over 240 volunteers helped to operate programs that empowered the people of
38126 to move into financial security. We need dozens of NEW volunteers each year.
Contact [email protected] to ask questions. This guide will help you get
started—see Volunteer Roles.
give Without your gifts, almost half of this work would stop. Roughly 43% of our costs are cov-
ered by individual donors. Our Staffing Program covers 100% of its expenses, allowing us
to “make tents” where we can. Mail support to the address at right or give online at
advancememphis.org/give.
follow (and share) the story God continues to work here in 38126 and it is a joy to glorify Him as we tell the stories of
His work. Join us in hearing and sharing these stories. Contact [email protected]
to be added to our e-newsletter or prayer email lists.
There are
different kinds
of gifts, but the
same Spirit
distributes
them. There
are different
kinds of service
but the same
Lord. There
are different
kinds of work-
ing, but in all of
them and in
everyone it is
the same God
at work. Now
to each one the
manifestation
of the Spirit is
given for the
common good.
1 Corinthians
12:4-7
VOLUNTEER ROLES Contact Amanda to learn more.
[email protected] | 901.543.8525 x 14
CHAMPIONS, ALLIES, MENTORS
These volunteers are the heart of the relationships which drive our
programs and there is nothing we need MORE than volunteers in
these roles. The next page of this guide contains details and
calendars so you can plan your involvement.
MEALS
We need meals for lunch during Work Life and dinner during
Faith & Finances classes. We love it all: homemade food or
delivered pizza!
MOCK INTERVIEWERS & RESUME HELP
We carefully prep participants for job interviews. Mock
Interviewers walk them through the interview process and provide
helpful feedback. We also need volunteers to join us in class to
work one-on-one with participants to create a current resume.
TUTORS
Tutors help GED/High School Equivalency students study for the
test by providing one-on-one help with problem areas.
EVENT SUPPORT
Throughout the year we have multiple events ranging from our
fundraiser, Art for Jobs, to workshops where we train others to
teach the curriculum we use. We need volunteers on hand to help
make these events happen.
WHAT’S YOUR PASSION?
There are so many ways for volunteers to serve at Advance. We
are grateful for photographers, graphic designers, gardeners, those who
enjoy marketing, accounting, data entry, or are good with computers. If
you’re interested in joining the work God is doing here, talk to
Amanda about a role that may be a fit for you.
If Advance doesn’t seem the right fit for your skills and interests,
or the burden God has put on your heart, we encourage you look
into roles at Streets Ministries, Su Casa, Refugee Empowerment
Program, World Relief, or one of the other ministries in Memphis.
PLAN A SEASON of MENTORING for 2016
Every success at Advance Memphis has its roots in relationships which share
the love of Christ. These relational volunteers are essential to this work.
NOW SEEKING: Champions for Work Life, Allies for Faith & Finances, and
LAUNCH Mentors for the LAUNCH entrepreneurial class.
REQUIREMENTS: Some life and work experience, a belief in God’s desire to redeem
everything, and an interest in listening, learning, and growing.
GET INVOLVED: Choose a class time/topic that’s a fit for you. In the space of a few
weeks, you can experience learning and growth—for you and your
mentee—and the power of God working through relationships.
Contact [email protected] to sign up!
CHAMPIONS LAUNCH MENTORS ALLIES
WORK LIFE LAUNCH FAITH & FINANCES
Wednesdays, 11am-12pm Mondays, 5pm-7pm Thursdays, 6pm-9pm
Class 1: Jan 19—Feb 26 Class 1: Feb 29—May 2 Class 1: Jan 21—April 7
Class 2: March 15—April 22 Class 2: Aug 19—Nov 21 Class 2: May 5—July 21
Class 3: May 10—June 17 Class 3: Aug 11—Nov 3
Class 4: July 12—Aug 19
Class 5: Sept 6—Oct 14
Class 6: Nov 8—Dec 16
Volunteer Workshop
February 27, 2016 Whether you’re a long time volunteer, new to the world of community de-
velopment, or somewhere in between, we’d love for you to join us as we
interactively discuss Christian community development principles and practi-
cal ways to effectively join in the work God is doing. This event will be free
and we encourage you to bring a friend! For more information contact
Amanda, [email protected].
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Advance Memphis Events for 2016
Work Life Facilitator Training June 5-6, 2016 Work Life is a biblically integrated job and life-skills curriculum designed spe-
cifically for low-income adults. Through Work Life, churches and non-profits
can assist the materially poor in developing crucial skills for flourishing in
their careers and communities. The curriculum engages participants in
God’s grand story for their lives, uncovering how to live all of life, including
work, in light of that story. The $350 training package equips you to walk
with your low-income neighbors over time, leading to lasting transfor-
mation. For more information contact [email protected].
Art for Jobs September 15, 2016 The sixth annual Art for Jobs will feature art from generous local artists,
prints from generous donors, and much more. Help us now by donating art,
introducing us to artists, or by planning to sponsor the event. For more
information contact [email protected].
